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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.
life isn’t binary No. 1
Ever get confused about biological sex and sex assigned at birth. Watch this short video to find out more. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pl2PTUELK44
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...
ready to get off the merry-go-round?
Chemsex can feel like an escape, a way to connect, or a quick release from stress — but it can also bring challenges: strained relationships, health concerns, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that don’t feel right anymore. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental...
the unspoken rules that don’t work for us
Have you been living your life by the rules that someone else set for you? Click on the link to watch a short video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AUOGB6yf7SA
grounding techniques
Sometimes when stress or trauma takes over, it feels like we’re not really here. That’s where grounding comes in. In this video, I’ll guide you through a simple technique using your five senses to bring you back to the present and help you feel steady again....
chasing perfection
A lot of LGBTQ+ people end up chasing perfection and there are complex reasons driving this. Click on the link to watch a short video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J4LVPqbAW0c
the books every gay man needs to read
Reading Straight Jacket and The Velvet Rage was the start of real change for me. Click on the link to watch a short video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qjUt2OuLNUw
effects of childhood bullying
The effects of childhood bullying can last long after we've left the playground. Watch this short video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m_21cFoBViA
judging others
f you’ve ever caught yourself climbing up onto a bit of a high horse when judging someone else, this video might be worth a watch. I’m talking about why none of us really has the right to look down on others, and how keeping our feet on the ground helps us stay...
internalised homophobia
If you’ve ever had a thought pop into your head that didn’t quite feel like it belonged to you, this video might hit home. I’m sharing a moment where an old, inherited voice showed up in my own life, right as I was studying internalised homophobia, and how noticing it...