Support for LGBTQIA+ People
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone regardless of gender, sexuality, or identity.
Abuse Doesn’t Discriminate, Neither Do We
But if you’re LGBTQIA+, you may face additional barriers to recognising abuse, speaking out, or accessing support.
At The Blue Door, we provide specialist, inclusive, and trauma-informed support to LGBTQIA+ people who have experienced:
Domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner, family member or carer
Sexual violence or abuse recent or historic, in relationships or from strangers
Coercive control, stalking, honour-based abuse or threats of ‘outing’
Abuse linked to identity, gender expression, or internalised shame
Conversion practices or faith-based abuse
You are not alone. We are here to support you safely, confidentially and without judgement.
We Understand the Unique Impact on LGBTQIA+ Survivors
You might:
Be afraid to disclose abuse due to fear of being judged, misunderstood or ‘outed’
Have had past experiences of discrimination by services or family
Struggle to recognise abuse in your relationship due to lack of representation
Feel isolated or worry your identity won’t be respected
Be unsure whether services are really inclusive
Experience mental health challenges, shame, or low self-worth linked to trauma and identity
We know that LGBTQIA+ people often face added layers of stigma, invisibility and silence when seeking support. That’s why our service works to make sure you are seen, heard and believed.
All Our Services Are Open to LGBTQIA+ Survivors
We welcome survivors of all identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, non-binary and gender-diverse people.
Our services include:
Initial needs and risk assessments
IDVA and ISVA support (domestic abuse and sexual violence)
Counselling and therapeutic support
LGBTQIA+-inclusive group support
Support with housing, safety planning and access to refuge
Ongoing advocacy with police, health, and other agencies
All support is confidential, inclusive and trauma-informed. You don’t need to have reported the abuse or be in a relationship now. We will support you as you are.
Safe Spaces & Affirming Support
Our team is trained in LGBTQIA+ awareness and cultural competency. We are committed to creating safe, affirming spaces where your identity is respected and your lived experience is understood.
We offer:
LGBTQIA+ Group Support
Peer-led or facilitated groups exclusively for LGBTQIA+ survivors
Space to connect with others who “get it”
No pressure to share, just a space to be, listen, and heal
Wellbeing & Recovery Programmes
Queer-affirming creative, mindfulness or therapeutic sessions
Focused on identity, empowerment and healing from trauma
Designed with and for LGBTQIA+ survivors
Where possible, we offer groups and one-to-one support delivered by LGBTQIA+ practitioners or allies, in consultation with LGBTQIA+ survivors and community partners.
You Deserve Support, Just As You Are
Whether the abuse happened recently or in the past, in a same-sex, opposite-sex, or non-binary relationship, you deserve help.
We will never ask you to hide your identity to access support. We are committed to inclusion, dignity and survivor-led care.
Get in Touch
We’re here to help you take the next step, when you’re ready.
Professionals
Please contact us for advice or referrals
We See You. We Believe You. We’re With You.
Abuse is never your fault.
Your identity does not invalidate your experience.
You are not alone – and you are worthy of support and healing.