BACP

Counselling is available on the NHS - with associated waiting lists. You may be introduced to cheaper forms of self-help therapies before you are considered to meet with a fully qualified and experienced therapist.

Most counsellors will work with LGBT clients, but Dean Richardson is a LGBT-specialist counsellor. Spot the difference?! Sure, any gay or lesbian client may work with any counsellor, but LGBT clients choose to work with Dean as a qualified male therapist because of his speciality & reputation. Dean offers counselling for gay couples, lesbian couples & mixed-gender/sexuality couples (whether separating or reconciling) - Counselling for LGBT Couples & Counselling for LGBT Individuals. As a gay man, lesbian woman, or whatever is your most comfortable gender- and sexual- identification, decide if you would like to meet Dean to discuss your therapeutic needs...

In early 2009, the counselling and psychotherapy profession was subject to unflattering media scrutiny following the publication of research which found that a significant minority of mental health professionals in Britain are attempting to help lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) clients become heterosexual.

Deciding on private counselling is something you can do in confidence and without having to see your GP for a referral.

When UK Law allows anyone (currently) to describe themselves as a therapist or a counsellor, how do you protect yourself when searching for a therapists?