In times when the social and political landscape feels increasingly hostile, holding onto hope is not a naive luxury—it is a radical, necessary act of survival and resistance. For LGBTQIA+ people, and particularly for trans and non-binary communities navigating relentless scrutiny, finding ground under our feet can feel like an uphill battle. Grounding our clinical and community work in anti-oppressive practice means recognizing that emotional distress does not exist in a vacuum; it is intimately tied to systemic injustice. In such a climate, creating deliberate spaces for collective warmth and connection becomes vital.

That conviction lies at the heart of my Moments of Hope project.

The Wall of Hope at the Pink Therapy Conference

I am very excited to be curating the wall of hope at the upcoming Pink Therapy Conference Intersections of Hope (August 22nd, in Preston and Online).

Designed as a living, collective piece, the Wall invites conference attendees to contribute their own fragments of joy, survival, solidarity, and light. In a field that so often focuses rightly on trauma and systemic harm, the installation offers a counter-narrative: a visual testament to our resilience, our shared history, and the quiet, everyday moments that sustain us. Hope in anti-oppressive therapeutic work isn’t about forced optimism or ignoring reality. It is about acknowledging deep pain while simultaneously making room for connection, agency, and liberation. When we witness each other’s hope, we build the collective strength needed to keep advocating for change.

Looking Forward

The Wall of Hope is only one step in an ongoing journey. The Moments of Hope project will continue to evolve through future community collaborations, creative installations, and reflective resources aimed at fostering solidarity and care across our communities.

Alongside ongoing therapeutic practice, I offer workshops, training, and reflective spaces focused on anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care, and gender and sex diversity. If you or your organization are looking to explore these themes—whether through creative practice, clinical training, or community workshops—you are always welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation about how we might work together.

Hope is something we build together, one moment and one connection at a time.