Welcome to my website
Welcome to my remote counselling services. I’m Gavin Reid MBACP, a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I’m here to offer you compassionate and professional support, wherever you are.
MEET GAVIN
(HE/HIM)
Thanks for visiting my page. If you are here, I expect you are thinking of having therapy and perhaps considering me to be your therapist, or looking for a gay therapist in Manchester.
My name is Gavin, I use he/him pronouns, and I am a white, neuro typical, able bodied, cis gay man. I volunteer with a local LGBTQ+ charity, and I sing with the Manchester Proud Chorus.
Choosing the Right Counsellor
You may have found your way to my website through a recommendation or perhaps via an online search. Whatever the route, I encourage you not to choose a counsellor simply because theirs is the first site you came across or because their qualifications and profile appear impressive.
Finding the right counsellor is a personal process, and it’s important to take time to consider what truly matters to you. Does the counsellor’s age, sexuality or gender feel important to you? Are you looking for someone with a specific background or expertise in particular areas, such as LGBTQ+ support?
Counsellors are as individual as the people we work with. With so many different qualifications, professional memberships, directories, and websites, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to make a choice. You might find it helpful to consider both how a therapist presents themselves and how you feel when reading their words, alongside their training and experience.
Ultimately, the therapeutic relationship is key – and that begins with finding someone you feel safe with, heard by, and comfortable working alongside. Why not book in for a free 15-minute introductory session to see if we are the perfect fit for your therapeutic journey.
Community Involvement
In addition to my private practice, I volunteer at two local LGBTQ+ charities. This work keeps me deeply connected to the community and informed about the current challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals.