Talk Therapy To Me
About
Two Gay Counsellors (Ashley Dell'Oro and Maxi Xie, and also broadcasting as Talk Therapy To Me on Joy Media) is a specialised, queer-led counselling service operating through LGBTQIAPN+ owned Invictus Health. Deeply committed to the community through extensive volunteering, Maxi and Ashley provide a safe, non-judgmental space. The use their their radio show Talk Therapy To Me (on 94.9FM) to share their own lived experiences and offer a platform for other community members to come on and share their stories.
Talk Therapy to Me is recognised for creating a welcoming space for honest conversations about mental health, relationships, sexuality, identity and wellbeing within LGBTQIAPN+ communities. Hosted by Ashley and Maxi, known as Two Gay Counsellors, the JOY 94.9 radio program combines their professional expertise as qualified counsellors with their lived experiences as queer community members. Through weekly episodes exploring topics such as anxiety, grief, relationships and self-acceptance, they make mental health conversations accessible, relatable and compassionate, helping listeners feel understood and reminding them that they are not alone.
Ashley and Maxi’s contribution is special because they bring together professional knowledge, authentic storytelling and a genuine commitment to community care. Through their volunteer work with JOY 94.9, they provide free mental health education while creating a platform for LGBTQIAPN+ community members, advocates and professionals to share their own stories, experiences and expertise. Their approach encourages open conversations, challenges stigma and recognises the diversity of queer experiences, helping listeners navigate life's challenges with greater understanding and confidence.
Through their ongoing weekly broadcasts, Ashley and Maxi have created a platform that educates, connects and uplifts the LGBTQIAPN+ community. By sharing practical mental health information, amplifying diverse voices and encouraging people to seek support when needed, they help make conversations about wellbeing more approachable and inclusive. Their work demonstrates how community radio can foster connection, reduce isolation and ensure LGBTQIAPN+ people have access to conversations that reflect their lives, identities and experiences.