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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.

national coming out day

🌈 National Coming Out Day means many things. For some, it’s joy and relief. For others, it’s complicated, risky, or not yet. All of that is valid.

Coming out isn’t a test of courage or “realness.” It’s a choice about safety, timing, and trust. You’re allowed to move at your pace, with your people. “Coming out” can also look like coming in—telling one trusted friend, wearing the thing that feels like you, using your name in your journal. Micro-yeses count.

If today brings celebration—beautiful. If it brings grief or pressure, you’re not alone. Your worth isn’t measured by who knows. You are already complete.

A few gentle prompts:

  • Who feels like exhale in your life?
  • What would a 1% step towards authenticity look like this week?
  • If safety is a concern, what’s your plan—who you’d call, where you’d go, what helps your body settle?

Whether you’re out, in, questioning, or somewhere in between—your story is yours to hold and to share when it’s right.

If talking it through would help, I offer a free 15-minute online introduction session to see if we’re a good fit.

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