Counselling Office for Lesbians and Bisexual Women Opens

09 January 2007

Kontra opened yesterday, Monday, January 8, its counselling and advise phone line for lesbians and bisexual women. The office is staffed by trained volunteers from lesbian and bisexual women communities, who work under supervision of a psychologist. Kontra plans to also open an e-mail counselling operation.

Each lesbian and bisexual woman feels the occasional need to discuss her own life and problems she faces. The phone-line intends to provide a secure space for the women to express their problems, doubts, suspicions and questions regarding homophobia, coming out and other specific aspects of lesbian and bisexual existence.

The counselling line works on the principles of diversity, confidentiality, discretion and anonymity.

All lesbians and bisexual women that wish to learn more about the groups and associations working in their respective regions, get information on the latest events and developments on the LGBT scene, have suspicions about coming out, want to discuss domestic or relationship problems, seek support and understanding, should call 01/457-3372, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 18:00 � 20:00 hours.