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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.

bisexual clients – making the invisible, visible

🔵 Over the years, I’ve seen how hard it can be for bisexual people to feel fully recognised, both inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community.

🔵 Being bi often comes with stereotypes: “You can’t make up your mind,” “You must be promiscuous,” “You can’t be trusted.” These messages aren’t just untrue—they can eat away at self-esteem and make it difficult to feel secure in your identity.

🔵 On top of this, bisexuality is often made invisible. If you’re with someone of the same gender, people may assume you’re gay. If you’re with someone of a different gender, they may assume you’re straight.

🔵 And sometimes, partners themselves can struggle to fully accept or understand a bisexual identity, which can create tension, misunderstanding, or feelings of invalidation within the relationship.

💙 Therapy can be a space to push back against those narratives and reconnect with your truth. Together we can:

✨ Explore how biphobia and invisibility have shaped your experiences.

✨ Build confidence in owning your identity, no matter who you’re with.

✨ Work through the impact of rejection, erasure, or harmful stereotypes.

✨ Strengthen your relationships by learning to communicate your needs clearly—even if others find it difficult to accept.

💙 I understand how invalidating it can feel to have your identity questioned or erased. In therapy, you won’t have to justify yourself. You’ll be met with curiosity, respect, and affirmation.

✅ How about booking in for a free 15-minute online introduction session to see if we are the right fit?

✅ Your bisexuality is valid. You deserve to be seen for who you are—not squeezed into someone else’s boxes.

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