This seminar is aimed at counselling and psychotherapy practitioners working
with members of the LGBTI+ community who are presenting material and/or concerns
about the use of illicit drugs, such as Methamphetamine, Mephedrone and GHB/GBL
in combination with sex (Chemsex).
The seminar will provide insights into the latest research by presenting case
material from a PhD project and focuses on fostering a
non-stigmatising/pathologising, shame-reducing approach to clinical practice
with this client group. Participants will gain an understanding of the
phenomenon by examining the practice from within different therapeutic
approaches.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Peter Hellsten is a psychodynamic (eclectic) psychotherapist in private practice
at A Quiet Room and has worked extensively with members of the LGBT+ community.
He is a PhD candidate and qualitative researcher at The University of Edinburgh,
where he is working on a project concerning gay men’s sexual behaviour and
Chemsex.