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Counselling Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals

Gail Simon is interested in developing creative practice in her work with couples, families and individuals and in her work as an independent supervisor, consultant and trainer. She is a UKCP registered systemic psychotherapist and is a founding member of The Pink Practice, London's first independent lesbian and gay counselling practice, where she still works. She has also worked in the NHS and voluntary sector with children and families. Gail currently works as freelance supervisor, trainer and teaches systemic therapy at post graduate level.

Course Objectives

"Counselling organisations and practitioners are keen to make their services relevant and accessible to lesbians, gay men and other members of queer communities. Many lesbians and gay men are often hesitant about seeing a straight counsellor based on experiences of not having been understood, ignorance of lesbian and gay lifestyles, significant differences in values and assumptions. This workshop does not intend to be a crash course on all things lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender so much as a forum to develop strategies on becoming more LGBT sensitive /aware and explore which theories and practices are more useful in working with lesbians and gay men.

While we are keen to treat all people with equal respect, the lifestyles and relationship choices of the LGBT communicates may not be the same as many heterosexual couples. There will be opportunities for some self exploration and discussion of clinical work. "

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