AIBU to stop therapy after learning my therapist’s husband is Reform?

I’m also a retired therapist (as is another poster). I would feel extremely uncomfortable about this. I totally agree with you. I suggest you talk to your therapist about this. If you don’t feel happy afterwards find another one.

All subjective. You may think like that but it's a good job not everyone is as bigoted. Determining people's fitness for their posts based on their political leaning? Draconian, controlling and yes, fascist. You don't get to decide everything. Seeing these posts makes me think politics should be a protected characteristic. Talk about regressive. Like the answers would be the same if this were Labour in question.

Perhaps not if the town is voting for Reform councillors. Not sure if the op provides a service but she / he might be out of step locally. The therapist or others might even read this thread.

You talk about fascism because you don’t know what it is and randomly apply it to anything.

Because internet forums let people have discussions and learn from others and make connections beyond their immediate circle.

What attracts anyone to Mumsnet?

I didn’t know about Rob Kenyon but here’s a précis https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz92vgg9dygo

As an aside, years ago when I moved house the new water company created an account for me in the name of Mr Robert Kenyon. Some of the letters in his name are the same as mine, but I’m a woman not named Robert. When I received the first bill I contacted them to change it, and they refused to speak to me as they could only discuss the account with the account holder, Mr Kenyon. Took ages to sort out.

It’s not fascism for some people to not have the right skills or views for a job- would have thought any Reform member would agree. Funny thing is
with Reform their views only ever work one way. Patients are paying a lot of money for therapy and deserve the right people with the right skills. Kindness, empathy, the ability to listen(all things missing from Reform)are key.

If the therapist has an unusual name and is easily connected to her husband I’d suspect it’s slim pickings for clients.

It is freedom of choice. Like in dating.
Do you have a problem with freedom when people do not use freedom in ways you approve of?

It is also ethical discernment. People draw their boundaries according to their conscience. Human nature is not an ism.

Then they wonder why I talk about fascism.

And have views that aren’t suitable for being a therapist.

Perhaps she doesn't know that her husband's a Reform Councillor? She might be just as shocked as you were when she finds out!!

If she sympathises with her husbands views she shouldn’t be a therapist.

In my area, the county council just cancelled a debate on water security to discuss bookending meetings with the Lord’s Prayer and the national anthem.

The French system is a good one, but if you think Reform have the skills or sustained interest to transition us to a different healthcare model, I have a bridge to sell you.

I am neither a delight nor a monster. I am first and foremost a human being, as are those demonised and despised by Farage and his ilk.

No, I don't respect racists. Never have, never will.

That's between the therapist and her husband alone. I hope she gets wind of this thread and is proactive.

So many people are looking at individual personalities and failing to see the wood for the trees.

Nice, intelligent people can still vote a cruel regime into power.

Nigel Farage once called Enoch Powell his "political hero" in 2008, when he was a UKIP politician. Of the 20+ reports that he was virulently racist and anti-Semitic to Jewish kids at school, making a hissing noise and talking about gassing them, he said he "never directly racially abused anyone" (so indirect racism? Nice) and it was "not racism, it was banter"

At the same time he goes to bat for all his racist councillors and oh that comment obviously wasn't okay but...hmm. I wonder how anyone could possibly come away thinking this man's political party is racist?

Worryingly I’d assume the therapist has similar views to her hudband. How could such polar opposites be married?

This is a real question.

Then why tell everyone else about it? Just cancel. I guess that doesn't have the same smugness about it.

Therapy is a lot of money and you need to feel comfortable and safe. Honesty is key.Could you raise it with her. Explain your concerns and take it from there. She may be equally as aghast- or not. In which case I’d definitely walk. Reform candidates have made it clear they don’t believe in MH difficulties, SEND, the NHS or anything else that involves need.

I agree. Judging someone based on who they vote for is abhorrent IMO. I have friends across the political spectrum who are all intelligent and nice people. And I like to think it also ensures I am not living in a echo chamber.

Explain limiting women's rights? Reform are interested in the French system where it's insurance based but free to those who can't afford it. Their health system is well known to be efficient. What's the difference between paying a premium or Labour putting our taxes up to pay for the NHS?

She is exercising consumer choice.
Capitalism allows that.
She is entitled to change therapist for any or no reason. Not just reasons you like.

What a delight you are then, unable to treat others with different political opinions with respect.

For the recent local elections after I had voted for all the Tory candidates my final throwaway vote was for reform.