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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.
Stay in your lane
In today’s fast-paced, comparison-driven world, it's easy to get distracted by what others are doing. “Staying in your lane” means focusing on your own path—your goals, your healing, and your personal growth—without being pulled into the noise of outside expectations...
Section 28 v2.0
Transphobic curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity. It really feels like the UK is going backwards. I grew up in the section 28 era and it makes me feel sad and angry that this new guidance is an echo of my past. I...
Budapest Pride
Approximately 200,000 people gathered for the Budapest Pride march, defying Hungarian Prime Minister's legal threats against LGBTQ+ rights activists. Check out the new article here. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23g02dl1z8o
Sparkle weekend
On Saturday I popped down to Sackville Gardens to have some fun at Sparkle Weekend. For those who don't know, Sparkle Weekend is a free, family-friendly festival in Manchester, celebrating diversity and the trans, non binary and gender non-conforming community....
Opening up a relationship
More LGBTQ+ couples have been exploring the idea of consensual non-monogamy—whether that means polyamory, opening up a relationship, or something uniquely their own. For some, it’s a way to deepen connection, explore personal growth, or embrace a broader understanding...