Pink Therapy’s free mentoring scheme supports trainee counsellors and therapists who identify as LGBTQIA+, kink-oriented, ethically non-monogamous, or part of another gender, sexual or relationship-diverse community.
Mentoring offers support from someone who understands the particular challenges that can arise during training. To learn more about what mentoring is and is not, download What is mentoring?, kindly provided by the Black and Asian Therapist Network.
Our free scheme supports LGBTQIA+, kink-oriented and ethically non-monogamous students throughout counselling or psychotherapy training and into early practice. Qualified counsellors who identify with these communities can volunteer as mentors.
Training can raise questions about identity, relationships, values and practice that may be overlooked or poorly understood. A mentor can offer perspective and support when:
You can join or leave the scheme at any point. Mentoring is available throughout your training and as you begin work as a newly qualified practitioner.
We pair you with an experienced therapist, prioritising the identity, experience or topic that matters most to you. A mentor may share some aspects of your identity without sharing all of them.
We also consider your therapeutic modality and any other preferences you tell us about. Where an exact match is not available, we will offer the closest suitable options so you can decide what feels right.
Questions About Mentoring?
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