Thinking Straight (Pt 4): Undercover again
The Story27 Aug 2021

Thinking Straight (Pt 4): Undercover again

Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley Street clinics and counsellors' treatment rooms.

In this fourth episode of a seven-part series, reporter Emily Sargent goes undercover again, to explore the extremely secretive practice.

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If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Switchboard provides an information, support and referral service for anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm).

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Guests:

-Suzi Ruffell, stand-up comedian; host, Out with Suzi Ruffell.

-Pamela Gawler-Wright, UKCP Accredited Contemporary Psychotherapist; independent consultant to the MoU on conversion therapy in the UK.

Host: Emily Sargent, journalist.

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