Gavin John
Counsellor, MBACP (he, him)
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You may have found your way to my website through a recommendation or perhaps via an online search. Whatever the route, I encourage you not to choose a counsellor simply because theirs is the first site you came across or because their qualifications and profile appear impressive.
Finding the right counsellor is a personal process, and it’s important to take time to consider what truly matters to you. Does the counsellor’s age, sexuality or gender feel important to you? Are you looking for someone with a specific background or expertise in particular areas, such as LGBTQ+ support?
Counsellors are as individual as the people we w
I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My primary modality is person centred, but I also use GSRD, CBT and TA modalities. Person Centred is a non-directive form of counselling, so I won’t be trying to tell you what to do. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself,.
As a gay man who grew up in the 1980s, I carry the weight of both the struggles and the resilience that shaped my journey. In a time marked by significant discrimination, especially under laws like Section 28, and the devastation of the AIDS epidemic, I witnessed firsthand what it means to be marginalized, ostracized, and denied basic rights.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £60
- Couple Sessions £100
Payment Methods
WireInsurance
- Vitality
Gavin John Reid
Counsellor, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Gavin John Reid
- In Practice for 4 years
- BA(Hons) First Class, Counselling, Graduated 2024
- Diploma from Pink Therapy 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Coming Out
- Gender Dysphoria
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black British
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black British
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- GSRD Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centred
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Gavin John Reid
Counsellor, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 07920 064712
Location
Additional Location
12 Keepers Quay
Manchester M4
07920 064712