More awareness, less spiral
Notice patterns sooner, before they shape what you do, choose, or apologise for.
LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy course
Navigating queer dating.
Let Rosie guide you from queer connection to confident dating, with practical tools for showing up as you are.
Self-pacedBuilt by queer cliniciansIn the Kalda appPrivate and secure
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Inside the course
6 guided sessions.
Short, practical and queer-led. Take them in order or jump to whatever lands for you today.
Exploring Connection
Dive into the psychology of connection to understand what you actually want in dating and relationships.
Building New Connections
Where to find them, and how to build meaningful queer connections.
Showing Up Authentically
How to find your inner queer authenticity and build confidence to be yourself.
Navigating Flirting
Unpack all the signs of building connection and the subtleness of flirting.
Asking People Out
Learn how to turn connections and flirtation into real dates.
Diving Into Dating
Learn practical strategies for meeting up, safety, conversations, boundaries and communication.
What you'll come away with
Awareness, language, and tools that stay.
Practical tools you can use today
Step-by-step techniques drawn from CBT, ACT and DBT, translated through queer clinical experience.
Built for queer life
Every prompt, exercise and example is written knowing identity, safety and chosen family are part of the picture.
Get the app
Take Kalda with you.
Every course lives in the Kalda app, alongside the tools and community that make them stick. Download it free on iOS or Android.
Therapist-led courses
The full Kalda library of video courses, made by queer clinicians for queer lives.
At your own pace
Short sessions you can watch anywhere. Pause, rewatch, and return whenever you need to.
More than courses
Daily journal prompts and affirmations tuned to your needs, and a library of meditations.
Free to download
Start with the app today. Full access is available inside via a monthly or annual plan.
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Free to download
The app is free on iOS and Android. Explore first, and unlock full access inside whenever you're ready.
FAQ
Common questions.
Do I need to be on dating apps to find this useful?
No. The course covers apps, in-person scenes, mutual-friend connections, and the broader skills of building queer connection. It works whether you love apps, avoid them, or move between approaches.
Does this cover safety on dates?
Yes. The final module includes specific guidance on meet-up safety, communication, boundaries and trust-building, with queer-specific considerations woven through.
Will this help if I am coming back to dating after a long pause or a breakup?
Yes. The course is designed for any starting point, first time dating queer, returning after a long pause, post-breakup, or just wanting to date with more intention. The early modules on connection and authenticity are especially relevant after a break.
How long are the modules?
Each session is bite-sized, typically 10 to 20 minutes. The course is fully self-paced, so you can pause, return, and re-watch whenever feels useful.
What format is the course in?
Short therapist-led video sessions in the Kalda app, paired with reflective exercises you can do in-app or in your own notebook. Everything is private to you.
How much does Kalda cost?
The Kalda app is free to download on iOS and Android. Full access to this course and every other course in the library is a monthly or annual subscription, purchased in the app. Current prices are always shown in the app before you commit to anything.
Is Kalda only for LGBTQIA+ people?
Kalda is built by and for queer people, and the content assumes a queer reader. Anyone is welcome to take a course; the framing, examples and clinical context are written through a queer lens throughout.
What if I am in crisis?
Kalda is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, please contact Samaritans (116 123), Shout (text "Shout" to 85258), or NHS 111. Our safeguarding page lists all routes.