Representation Matters
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ Representation Matters in Therapy
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Our recent BACP article highlights the importance of minority representation and calls for therapists from minority ethnicities to connect.
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​​Are you a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller Therapist or Mental Health professional?
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an ally working for better mental health access?
Join the Gypsy Roma Traveller Therapists Network today.
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📩 Email: GRT-Therapists-Network@outlook.com
💬 Let’s talk! Connect and Share your thoughts.
Our Story
Rebecca Wilde
Founder of The Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ Therapists Network.
Rebecca is a mental health professional, researcher and advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion. Lived experience is woven with an academic foundation in anthropological research and anti-oppressive practice.
Research interests include belonging, identity, intersectionality, diversity and community. As a member of the Traveller Pride Artists Collective, Rebecca also uses art to explore, celebrate, and campaign around LGBTQ+ identity, cultural heritage and experiences of multiple marginalisation.
Advocating for greater representation of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ individuals within the counselling profession, Rebecca works to improve mental health accessibility. The invitation is open to counsellors, therapists and mental health professionals from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ backgrounds alongside allies to join a growing network of practitioners committed to enhancing mental health outcomes across the community.
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 and Traveller+ Therapists Network is founded to bring together mental health practitioners, counsellors and therapists of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller ethnicity. Our mission is to advocate for culturally attuned 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 community members. By creating a platform for connection, education and advocacy, we aim to dismantle the barriers to mental health access.
Our Goals
Advocate for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller representation in the mental health profession.
Provide culturally attuned training and CPD to ensure therapists and other professionals work confidently and effectively with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ communities.
Sign post mental health support to UK Therapy Directories and charitable organisations.
Lead on advancing research, advocacy and policy changes.
Where Our Voice Has Been Heard
