Thinking Straight (Pt 1): Conversion

<p>Attempts at conversion therapy are taking place across the country: in village churches, Harley street clinics and counsellors treatment rooms.&nbsp;In this first episode of a seven-part-series, reporter Emily Sargent goes undercover to explore the extremely secretive practice.&nbsp;</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe/digital/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsubs&amp;utm_content=storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em></p><p>If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:</p><p>Switchboard&nbsp;provides an information, support and referral service for anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.</p><p>Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm).</p><p>Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.</p><p>Phone: 116 123</p><p><strong>Guests:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>- Jayne Ozanne, director and founder, Ozanne Foundation; chair, Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition.</p><p>- Dr Qazi Rahman, senior lecturer, King's College London.</p><p>- Michael King, Emeritus Professor, University College London.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong>&nbsp;Emily Sargent, journalist.</p><p><strong>Clips:</strong> ITV News, Instagram: @xoutloudeuropeofficial, X-OUT-LOUD Europe, BFI, BBC.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>