Here are their mission and objectives: -

Mission:

To create a global network of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual) people from pentecostal and charismatic backgrounds that assists them to address issues of faith, sexuality and gender and furthers the broader work of creating understanding and acceptance.

Freedom 2 b[e] is not a Christian organisation as such, but a network of people with similar experiences.  We welcome those from other Christian denominations along with our heterosexual friends and supporters.

Objectives:

1. To connect people who have had similar experiences through an online community, local meetings (where appropriate) and welcoming church groups.
2. To provide resources that document sexual orientation from a scientific, psychological and educated biblical perspective.
3. To support people as they deal with issues of gender, sexuality and faith through discussion and resources.
4. To provide advocacy for people having difficulty in communicating their experience adequately.  We seek to engage churches, denominations and individuals in an intelligent, informed and respectful dialogue on issues of gender and sexual orientation.

The convener of the site is Anthony Venn-Brown, author of ‘A Life of Unlearning – A Journey to Find the Truth’.

1. Do you abide by a code of conduct that outlines client rights?  Can I have a copy?
2. Do you have professional indemnity and public liability insurance?
3. Are you a financial member of an accredited professional body?
4. Do you receive regular professional supervision and guidance?
5. Are your qualifications from an accredited program?
6. Have you completed your training as a counsellor?

If they answer no to any of the above or are evasive in their answers, consider terminating the meeting as quickly as possible.

Some other pertinent questions are: -

1. What are your hourly rates, and what are the costs involved?
2. What is the standard length of a counselling session?
3. What happens if the session goes over time?
4. What are my rights of recourse?
5. Do you take notes?  If so, how are they recorded and stored?  Can I read them?  If not, why?
6. Do you use client/counsellor contracts to outline my rights and responsibilities?