ABOUT OUR NETWORK
Our Mission
To build a future where mental health support is inclusive, equitable, and culturally sensitive, empowering GRT individuals to seek help with confidence.
Our Story
Rebecca Wilde
Founder of The Gypsy Roma Traveller Therapists Network
A Integrative Counsellor in training, mental health practitioner, researcher and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion advocate. Raised in the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community, Rebecca combines personal experience with her academic background in Educational Anthropology.
Her research focuses on notions of belonging, identity, intersectionality, diversity and community. As a member of the artists collective at Queer Britain Museum, she explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ and GRT identities through creative practices.
Rebecca advocates for increased representation of GRT individuals in the counselling profession to enhance mental health accessibility. She invites counsellors and therapists from GRT backgrounds to contribute to a network of practitioners exploring ways to improve GRT mental health.
As practitioners, we have the power to drive systemic change by supporting initiatives that bring greater inclusivity into practice. It’s time we genuinely amplify Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller voices in mental health through greater representation, dedicated training, and a strong commitment to accessibility.
Who We Are
The Gypsy Roma Traveller Therapists Network is founded to bring together mental health practitioners, counsellors, and therapists of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) ethnicity. Our mission is to advocate for culturally appropriate mental health care while addressing the unique challenges faced by GRT communities.
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Rooted in personal experiences and professional expertise, our network amplifies the voices of underrepresented therapists and supports the mental well-being of GRT individuals. By creating a platform for connection, education, and advocacy, we aim to dismantle the barriers to mental health access.
Our Goals
Advocate for GRT representation in the mental health profession.
Provide culturally appropriate training and CPD to ensure therapists and other professionals work effectively with GRT communities.
Build a trusted platform for GRT individuals to find therapists who understand their heritage and needs.
Create a steering group to advance research, advocacy, and policy changes.