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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.

MICROAGRESSIONS

Feeling Worn Down by Microaggressions? You’re Not Alone.

🔵 For many LGBTQ+ people, the biggest struggles aren’t always the loud, obvious acts of discrimination—it’s the small, everyday moments that chip away at confidence and self-worth.

🔵 Being misgendered. Hearing a “joke” that isn’t funny. Having to explain (again) that your partner isn’t “just a friend.” These are microaggressions—subtle, often unintentional comments or actions that can leave deep marks over time.

How I Can Help?

🔵 As a therapist who works predominantly with LGBTQ+ clients, and as a member of the community myself, I understand how exhausting and isolating these experiences can feel. Together, we can:

🔵 Explore the impact of microaggressions on your mental health and self-esteem

🔵 Build resilience and strategies for coping with them in daily life

🔵 Reconnect with your sense of pride, strength, and authenticity

🔵 Create a safe, affirming space where you’ll never need to justify who you are

Specialist Knowledge

🔵 With a Postgraduate Diploma in Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapy, I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding. This means you don’t have to educate me on your identity or experiences—you can simply be.

🔵 You deserve therapy where you feel fully seen, supported, and empowered—not diminished by the world around you.

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