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We know how it is to be different – and LGBTQIA+.

Anyone can face mental health challenges. But being LGBTQIA+ brings with it unique challenges, which means that traditional forms of mental wellbeing are often less relevant to us.

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An evidence-based approach to mental wellbeing.

Voda's programmes teaches you techniques from the gold standards in psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

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Designed by and for
the LGBTQIA+ community.

We're building Voda from the ground up to help our members improve their mental, emotional, social and psychological state of mind.

Guided meditation for your self-care.

Sleep better, and reduce your stress and anxiety with our mindfulness exercises. Specially crafted mindfulness programs for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Topics include:
• Calming Anxiety
• Reducing Stress
• Forgiving Others
• Comparing Myself With Others
• Mindfulness in Relationships
• Jealousy in Relationships
• Breaking Habits: Chemsex
• Breaking Habits: Alcohol Abuse
• Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Disability

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CBT exercises for your personal growth.

Train your mind, improve your mental well-being, and mindfully cultivate more joy in your life. Our guided CBT therapy sessions and CBT journalling sessions are designed for common issues faced in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Topics include:
• Grindr and Mental Health
• Accepting My Body
‍• Difficult Experiences in Coming Out
• Overcoming Rejection
• Processing Trauma: Discrimination
• Confidence As a Gay Man
• Confidence As Trans
• Overcoming Internalised Homophobia
• Overcoming Internalised Biphobia
• Overcoming Internalised Transphobia

Your LGBTQIA+ Mental Companion

Learn self-care, cultivate gratitude, manage stress & anxiety, and learn to manage LGBTQIA+-specific issues like coming out, queer shame, family rejection, bullying and gender dysphoria.

LGBTQIA+ Self-Therapy

Build greater self-awareness with evidence-based therapy techniques such as CBT, ACT and DBT.

Get Personalised Advice

Get recommended a pre-vetted therapy or mindfulness exercise, for your unique situation, everyday.

LGBTQIA+ Meditations

Elevate your mindfulness practice with queer-led meditations voiced by LGBTQIA+ artists.

The mental health app designed by leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists.

Together with leading experts and accredited psychotherapists, we're creating LGBT+ mental wellbeing support that is more accessible, inclusive and intersectional.

“We've built Voda to provide a space for those who are of the LGBTQIA+ community to find the support they need to thrive in an increasingly uncertain world.”

Chris Sheridan MBACP (Accred), FRSA

(they/them)
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Lead Psychotherapist at Voda

Early reviews

We're building Voda from the ground up, together with the LGBTQ+ community.

“Voda has helped me better understand and accept my sexual identity at a time when I was very confused.”

Sarah S.

She/her

“Doing the therapy programs has helped me understand my negative thought patterns and how it influences my relationships.”

Lucas Z.

He/him

“Practicing mindfulness made me more present in my relationships and more in tune with my emotions.”

Zen P.

They/them

“The gay community can be very toxic on your self-esteem. Voda has helped me practise self-love and gratitude on a daily basis.”

Jacob T.

He/him

"Voda came in when I was in a very low place. I don't feel as comfortable with a therapist, but with this app I can be honest without fear of any judgement."