Gender sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD) may be a phrase that is unfamiliar to some of you reading this. It has been suggested as a more inclusive,… Read more “Gender, sexuality and relationship diverse counselling”
Author: Karen Pollock
I am a therapist offering in person based in Newcastle and Northumberland, and online counselling, with experience of, and training in, working with gender, sexuality and relationship diverse communities. Passionate about empowering clients, and promoting better mental health for all I am a director of Be Trans Support and Diversity and Inclusion lead for Bi Pride UK
How To (Sort Of) Beat Impostor Syndrome
Impostor Syndrome can trip up the best of us, so what can we do to tackle it?
The impact of childhood sexual abuse on gender and sexuality diverse survivors
This post discusses the impact of child abuse, so please exercise self care whilst reading, and afterwards if the content may be triggering or upsetting to you.… Read more “The impact of childhood sexual abuse on gender and sexuality diverse survivors”
Pride and Shame
Summer is a time of Pride marches and events, in this post I explore what impact pride, and its opposite shame can have
The sound of silence
Silence may be a valuable therapeutic tool, but its important its not the only one we use.
Half Way There
An overview of my first year on my Post Grad Diploma on Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse Therapy
Shula, Alistair and the Relationship Escalator
One of the strengths of The Archers radio show is that its format, 14 minutes each evening when listeners eavesdrop on the residents of Ambridge, allows for… Read more “Shula, Alistair and the Relationship Escalator”
Bricks and mortar
I am an advocate of online counselling, as it allows access to therapy for many who previously were excluded, due to issues such as disability, child care… Read more “Bricks and mortar”
You are queer enough
The idea of there being only one way to be queer, and that there is a hierarchy, where some people are better queers than others seems to… Read more “You are queer enough”
