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Welcome to my online 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.
Fear & intimacy
Are you someone who really wants a relationship but always goes for people who are unavailable? Watch this short video to find out why. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rigDI8NrmMM
toxic family dynamics
Sometimes the people who are meant to feel safest can actually be the ones who cause the most harm, and recognising toxic family dynamics can be both painful and deeply freeing. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wMUUt4YFKj4
decoding mixed signals
They say they don't want a relationship, but they message you constantly, call you all the time and want to spend all their spare time with you. Sound familiar? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hwKWpxlTo9g
missing signals
Queer people often miss flirting signals, not because we're not interested, but because we never got to experience the rights of passage that straight teenagers get to have without even thinking about it. Watch this short video to find out more....
enjoying your holiday
Going on holiday with friends or family is meant to be relaxing, but for many of us it can bring pressure to keep everyone else happy. In this video, I talk about how we can let go of that responsibility and give ourselves permission to actually enjoy our own time...
setting boundaries this christmas
This video is for lgbtq+ people navigating the emotional impact of going home for Christmas when family may not yet be aware of or affirming of your gender identity. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R0ATEsd9c8Q
unravelling denial
This short video talks about denial and why it can be such an important part of the therapeutic process. I explore how gently becoming more honest with ourselves, and with our therapist, can open the door to real understanding and change....
self care isn’t selfish
Self-care isn’t selfish, even though many of us were taught to believe it is. In this video, I reflect on what it’s like to slow down, rest, and put our own needs first when that feels uncomfortable. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dyB9aMu82VU
window of tolerance
This first video is all about understanding the window of tolerance, which is basically the zone where your nervous system feels regulated enough to stay present, think clearly and actually respond rather than react.If you’ve lived with trauma or grown up LGBTQ+ in a...
drama triangle part 2
If you ever find yourself stuck in the same arguments or feeling pulled into familiar patterns with people, this video might really help. I’m sharing a few practical tips on how to notice when you’ve slipped into the Drama Triangle and what you can do to step out of...