Maximillian Mustafa-Holzapfel

I believe that counselling should be inclusive for all and as counsellors we should be aware of the many things that a potential client may be and may need to discuss or acknowledge. To that end, I endeavour to be:

Intersectionality aware

Anti-racist

Third culture and mixed heritage aware

GSRD aware

Queer inclusive

Feminist

Single-parent supportive

Polyam and non-monogamous relationship positive

Sex positive and kink/fetish/BDSM aware

Sex work aware

Health at any size

Anti-fatphobia

Disability and chronic illness aware

Immigration aware

Mental health aware

Adverse childhood experiences aware

Trauma informed

Open to correction if I get things wrong.

This matters to me because, all of these things (and more) inform how we move in the world, how we are seen, and how we see ourselves.

They also matter because it is important that you feel that you can bring every part of yourself to our sessions in order to get the most out of counselling.

You don’t need to talk about everything that you are in counselling, but you need to feel confident that you will not be judged if you do.

I want all my clients to feel that if you experience something, you’ll be believed when you feel ready to talk about it.