Pastor’s wife tried to ‘cure disgusting’ homosexual

A gay man is claiming he was told his sexual orientation was “disgusting” and could be cured by a psychologist with ties to the Christian fellowship River of Love. The 28-year-old, who asked to remain anonymous, said he had attended two counselling sessions with warranted psychologist Mariella Blackman when he came out to his friends and family seven years ago. He recounted how Ms Blackman, a popular television psychologist and wife of controversial evangelist Gordon Manché, had started treating him for his homosexuality. Ms Blackman denied allegations that she had conducted such therapy... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.