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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.
world aids day
World AIDS Day is a moment to pause, remember and honour the lives, stories and resilience within our community. In this video, I want to talk about why this day still matters so deeply, the progress we’ve made, and the work that’s still needed as we continue to fight...
hook up apps
If you’ve ever been on a hook up app and come away feeling judged, rejected or just a bit bruised, this video is for you. I want to talk honestly about the toxic stuff that shows up on these apps, why it hits so hard, and how we can protect our wellbeing while...
inner critic
If you’ve ever caught yourself spiralling into self doubt or speaking to yourself in a way you’d never speak to someone you love, this video is for you. I want to talk about the inner critic, where it comes from, and why it can feel so loud, especially for those of us...
self-esteem
Do you suffer with low self-esteem? You're not alone. Watch this short video for 3 tips on how to improve it. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RQkbPU7mS4w
life isn’t binary No. 3
What is gender identity? Watch this short video. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2z8QJdmWpVY
life isn’t binary No. 2
What is gender and why is it different to sex? Watch this short video to find out more. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qn8ujQ_EzhY
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