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The Ideological Capture of Psychotherapy: A Case Study

What happened when I was asked to give a talk to a group of therapists

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May 16, 2023
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The world of psychotherapy, a vocation that should be grounded in active listening, exploration and critical thinking, has been infiltrated by ideology.

I know this only too well. Just over 2 years ago, I was expelled from my Masters’ degree in psychotherapy, after raising my concerns about the impact of gender ideology on the mental health profession; s…

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