by Gavin Reid | Jun 2, 2026 | SHAME, SELF WORTH & HEALING
WHEN THE GLASSES CAME OFF A few years ago, I had an experience that changed how I understood myself. The closest comparison I can think of comes from The Matrix. It’s the moment Neo takes the red pill and suddenly sees the world differently. The world itself...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 2, 2026 | TRAUMA & EMOTIONAL REGULATION
One of my favourite analogies comes from Carl Rogers, the founder of Person Centered Therapy. He described a farmer storing potatoes in a root cellar. The conditions inside the cellar weren’t ideal. There was limited light, uneven surfaces, obstacles and...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 1, 2026 | LGBTQ+ THERAPY & MENTAL HEALTH
WHEN OTHER PEOPLE’S OPINIONS MATTER MORE THAN OUR OWN When we don’t trust ourselves, other people’s opinions can begin to carry enormous weight. A compliment may feel difficult to accept, while criticism can feel devastating. Even minor disagreements...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 1, 2026 | LGBTQ+ THERAPY & MENTAL HEALTH
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately wondered what other people think of you? Perhaps you’ve replayed a conversation in your head long after it ended, analysing every word you said and searching for signs that you got something wrong. Maybe a friend...
by Gavin Reid | May 31, 2026 | LGBTQ+ IDENTITY & MINORITY STRESS
KNOWING BEFORE YOU HAVE THE WORDS When people talk about coming out, they often describe it as a moment. A conversation with parents, telling a friend, introducing a partner or saying the words out loud for the first time. Whilst those moments can be significant, I...
