Gary McFarlane

Gary McFarlane, a relationship counsellor from Bristol was dismissed for gross misconduct after refusing to confirm that he would provide directive sex therapy to same-sex couples.

Gary McFarlane, a relationship counsellor from Bristol, was dismissed for gross misconduct by Relate after he refused to confirm that he would provide directive sex therapy to homosexual couples due to his religious beliefs. Mr McFarlane had never refused to provide sex therapy to a ‘live couple’ but had told his managers that if the issue arose he would discuss it with them.