by Gavin Reid | Jun 8, 2026 | LGBTQ+ Minority Stress & Identity
A synthesis of Person Centred Therapy, Minority Stress Theory, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Relational Trauma Theory, and Inner Child Work ENVIRONMENT Carl Rogers proposed that human beings possess an actualising...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 8, 2026 | Shame, Self Worth & Healing
Many LGBTQ+ people grow up carrying a quiet belief that something is wrong with them. Sometimes that belief is formed through overt experiences such as bullying, rejection, discrimination, or hostility. Sometimes it develops through more subtle messages: the things...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 7, 2026 | LGBTQ+ Minority Stress & Identity
Many LGBTQ+ people arrive in therapy carrying a long list of things they believe are wrong with them. They describe themselves as anxious, overly sensitive, depressed, hyper independent, emotionally distant, perfectionistic, people pleasing, conflict avoidant, or...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 7, 2026 | Shame, Self Worth & Healing
Many LGBTQ+ people assume self worth is something we either have or we don’t. Some people appear confident, secure, and comfortable in themselves, while others seem to struggle with self doubt and insecurity. Yet self worth is rarely something we’re born...
by Gavin Reid | Jun 7, 2026 | Shame, Self Worth & Healing
Work life balance is often presented as a simple matter of time management. We are encouraged to organise our diaries more effectively, learn to switch off, take regular breaks, and create better boundaries between work and home. While these things can certainly help,...
