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‘Coming out’ in therapy? Perceived risks and benefits of self-disclosure of sexual orientation by gay and lesbian therapists to straight clients

Jo Moore Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Community Healthcare NHS Trust, LeighCorrespondence[email protected]
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Peter Jenkins School of Education, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Pages 308-315 | Received 18 Mar 2011, Accepted 25 Nov 2011, Published online: 02 Mar 2012

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