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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.

Why Choose me as your therapist

Have a watch of this short video to see why choosing me as your therapist might be the right choice for you. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7J3Pqf7sZwM

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...

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