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Counselling Services

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.

My APPROACH

Person Centered

I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor with a person-centred approach at the core of my practice. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space for individuals, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ clients.

With extensive experience working within LGBTQ+ communities, I understand the unique challenges that can arise, including stigma, shame, addiction, and the complexities of intimacy and connection. My approach integrates various therapeutic modalities, including, CBT, TA, GSRD and mindfulness techniques, to tailor support to each individual’s needs. However, my foundation remains person-centred—ensuring that therapy is led by you, at your pace, in a space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.

I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  My primary modality is person centred, but I also use CBT and TA modalities.  Person Centred is a non-directive form of counselling, so I won’t be trying to tell you what to do or give you advice. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself, you are the expert on you, not me.

The way I like to explain it to clients, is that you have been dealt a hand of cards which represents your life.  You can decide which of those cards you’d like us to explore together, it might be one of them, overtime, it might be many of them. By talking about the cards together, this will hopefully enable you to play your best hand possible and live your best life. 

There will be times when I will ask you questions, rephrase what you have said or sum things up, this is so that I can make sure that I am understanding you correctly.  I work in an open and transparent way, so if you feel that I might have missed something, or I have got something wrong, please let me know, because I’m learning about you and want to provide you with the best help I can. 

I aim to get the right balance between supporting you and gently challenging you. I will check in with you from time to time to see if I’m getting this balance right.

Whether you’re completely new to therapy, reconnecting with it after a break, or if you’ve had a bad experience with it in the past, I’m here to offer you a safe non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and explore what is impacting you, so you can make sense of your world. 

I work with all genders, sexualities and relationship types.  I am experienced in working with subjects such as depression, anxiety, shame, internalised homophobia/transphobia, coming out, chem sex, addiction, neuro diversity, low self-esteem, trauma and gender dysphoria.

I work remotely with clients from all over the UK.

Why Choose Remote Counselling?

Remote counselling offers the flexibility to access support from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply need someone to talk to, I’m here to listen and help you navigate your journey.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re ready to take the first step towards feeling better, I’m here to help. Together, we can work through the challenges you’re facing, with respect, empathy, and understanding. You are the expert on your life—I’m here to support you in finding your own solutions.

Feel free to reach out to schedule a session or to learn more about how I can support you.