Conversion therapy: 'If they knew that talking with a therapist falls under it then I think they would say that was a good thing and not be banned'

The topic of conversion therapy has been brought up again on popular parent site Mumsnet. A thread was created on the site following the YouGov poll which highlighted that most Britons want conversion therapy banned for good. While 23% are unsure, more than 60% of the population who took part in the survey believe that conversion therapy should be banned concerning a person's sexuality and gender identity.

Users in their droves took to the thread to voice their opinion citing concerns about puberty blockers and "the trans lobby".

One user said: "I'm completely in the dark on this one. The trans lobby always characterises this therapy as electrical shocks administered by a Bible-wielding madman. At the other extreme I keep hearing that it's more along the lines of making sure confused kids at least talk the options through before leaping straight to surgical and/or chemical neutering. what's the truth of it?"