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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.
red flags in relationships
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bisexual visibility week
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THERAPY WITH ME
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building resilience in the face of on line hate
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there is no lgbt without the t
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Why Choose me as your therapist
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domestic abuse
Domestic Abuse Talking about domestic abuse is never easy, and if you’re LGBTQ+ it can feel even more complicated. I know from my own life that silence and shame can weigh heavily. Abuse doesn’t just leave bruises — it chips away at your confidence, your trust, and...
bisexual clients – making the invisible, visible
Over the years, I’ve seen how hard it can be for bisexual people to feel fully recognised, both inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community. Being bi often comes with stereotypes: “You can’t make up your mind,” “You must be promiscuous,” “You can’t be trusted.” These...
growing older in the lgbtq+ community
Getting older is something we all face, but for LGBTQ+ people it can carry an extra weight. So much of our community has been built around youth culture — bars, clubs, apps, even the way relationships are portrayed. When you’re no longer the youngest in the room, it...
are you a people pleaser?
I certainly used to be, but for a long time, didn’t understand what it was. For many LGBTQ+ people, past experiences with rejection, discrimination, or identity invalidation make it difficult to say ‘no’ or assert personal needs. You might feel pressure to please...