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SECTION 2: EXPLORING THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS IN UK THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE

Gay Affirmative Therapy: A Theoretical Framework and Defence

Pages 27-43 | Published online: 21 Oct 2008

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