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  2. 18 June: How identity can affect LGBTQ+ communities

How identity can affect LGBTQ+ communities
News from BACP

18 June 2024

In this video, Emma Brand talks about how therapy can support LGBTQ+ clients who struggle with identity

Emma Brand is a person centred counsellor, who has worked with clients within the LGBTQ+ community. 

She talks about the effects of low self-esteem which can lead to anxiety and masking. Emma speaks about the positive impacts of counselling and how finding the right therapist can really help. 

Learn more about counselling.

What is counselling?

Find out how counselling works, what therapists do and what happens in a therapy session.

The unique struggles of LGBTQ+ clients

'In the consulting room, we continue to hear our clients facing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic experiences regularly.' ±«ÓãÊÓÆµmember blogs

9 April 2024

Six ways you can benefit from movement in therapy

For Mental Health Awareness Week (13-18 May 2024) our members share their thoughts on the power of movement in therapy and why you should try it.

13 May 2024
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