LGBTQ Issues

LGBT is shorthand for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. The “LGB” in this term refers to sexual orientation. The “T” in LGBT stands for transgender or gender non-conforming, an umbrella term for people whose gender identity or gender expression does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth.

Feeling trapped in a different gender

Unable to come out to peers

Unable to come out to parents and siblings

Difficulty accepting your sexual orientation

Harassed by family or friends due to your gender identity or sexual orientation

A few terminologies related to LGBTQ

Bisexual People attracted to both men and women

Gay men attracted to men

Lesbian women attracted to women

Cisgender Used to describe an individual whose gender identity and gender expression align with the sex assigned at birth.

Gender binary The classification of gender into two discrete categories of male and female.

Gender dysphoria Discomfort or distress related to an incongruence between an individual's gender identity and the gender assigned at birth.

Gender expression Clothing, physical appearance and other external presentations and behaviors that express aspects of gender identity or role.

Gender identity An internal sense of being male, female or something else, which may or may not correspond to an individual's sex assigned at birth or sex characteristics.

Gender nonconforming Describes an individual whose gender identity or gender expression differs from the gender norms associated with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Genderqueer Describes an individual whose gender identity doesn't align with a binary understanding of gender, including those who think of themselves as both male and female, neither, moving between genders, a third gender or outside of gender altogether.

Trans-affirmative Being aware of, respectful and supportive of the needs of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.

Transgender An umbrella term encompassing those whose gender identities or gender roles differ from those typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Transition The process of shifting toward a gender role different from that assigned at birth, which can include social transition, such as new names, pronouns and clothing, and medical transition, such as hormone therapy or surgery.

Ally is someone supportive of LGBT co-workers/friends/family

People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are. Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to discrimination or abuse.

People often face abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity worldwide, including torture, killing and executions, arrests under unjust laws, unequal treatment, censorship, medical abuses, discrimination in health and jobs and housing, domestic violence, abuses against children, and denial of family rights and recognition.

Our counselors are experts in dealing with issues related to LGBTQ. We support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples' rights and help Teenages and people during their phase of coming out to parents, family and friends. Our counselors have also worked with LGBTQ population of United Kingdom.