Affirming Support
Identity Space provides LGBTQIA+ counselling and creative mentoring services face to face in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Stroud, and also online for the people living in the UK. Our team of LGBTQIA+ therapists provide affirming and empathetic mental health support for adults and young people from age 8 upwards.
Counselling
Professional Support
Our counselling service aims to provide a safe and inclusive confidential space for individuals to explore and talk through their emotions, thoughts, and the challenges they are facing.
Through personalised 1-1 face to face or online sessions, our team will support clients to navigate their journey at a pace that is right for them, and be supported to move towards a more settled mental and emotional well-being.
Creative Mentoring
Empowering Creativity
Creative mentoring at Identity Space nurtures self expression, confidence and personal growth. Our LGBTQIA+ affirming mentors guide individuals through discovering and enhancing their potential, while allowing for self-expression and empowerment to unfold. This is a bespoke service, created with the client in mind, what they like doing, or what they are wanting to achieve. Creative mentroring can be anything that involves doing and talking; drawing and talking, lego and talking, games and talking, photography and talking.. the list of how this can be done is endless!
Therapeutic Workshops
Expressive Support
Part of our therapeutic service is providing workshops that support mental wellness and self expression. One of our values is encouraging positive opportunities, and having a variety of ways available for people to receive therapy definitely helps!
Workshops vary, and more can be found in our events page. They range from one off's to regular events running throughout the year. All giving the opportunity to try something new, learn a new skill or simply just sharing space with others.
Room Rentals
Flexible Safe Spaces
We offer room rental a for various uses. We have availability at our therapy and creative studio spaces in Cheltenham and at our main hub in Stroud. Each space provides a versatile and welcoming environment for 1-1 therapeutic sessions, workshops, meetings, and small events.
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Our spaces are suited for any support service, consultations, counselling and therapy, collaboration, creative workshops, and personal development.