My background, pre therapy, is as a teacher. I truly believe that most of the things I know about life, the universe, and everything (or everything important)…… Read more “Advanced GSRD Trainer”
Author: Karen Pollock
I am a therapist offering in person and online counselling based in Northumberland with experience of, and post graduate training in, working with gender, sexuality and relationship diverse communities. Passionate about empowering people, and promoting better mental health for all I offer online, in person and walking therapy.
Why Bi Visibility Matters
It is #BiVisibilityWeek in the UK, with Bi visibility day on Thursday, September 23rd. Around the world events will be held to celebrate the lives of multisexual…… Read more “Why Bi Visibility Matters”
Book Review – Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy #Mockingbird by Dr Dwight Turner
It is rare the counselling world has a book which seems to be on everyone’s must read list, but this year one has been produced that appears…… Read more “Book Review – Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy #Mockingbird by Dr Dwight Turner”
The Next Step – Supervision
I have sat, laptop open, mist drifting across the valley, wondering where to begin this post. In some ways it is an announcement, but one with roots…… Read more “The Next Step – Supervision”
Anti Oppressive Practice and Walking Therapy
Some of my readers will be aware that as well as the more conventional forms of therapy, either in a therapy room, or online, I also do…… Read more “Anti Oppressive Practice and Walking Therapy”
What The Mandalorian teaches us about parenthood.
Be aware this post contains spoilers for series one and two of The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian is a series on Disney + with roots both in the…… Read more “What The Mandalorian teaches us about parenthood.”
The importance of hope
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Age? Race? Gender? Tiredness? The stain from a toddlers kiss? The pierced ear from a drunken decision…… Read more “The importance of hope”
Whats love got to do with it?
This is the edited text of a workshop I gave in as part of Pink Therapies Non-Monogamy November strand. The title of the presentation was “What’s love…… Read more “Whats love got to do with it?”
Digital Marketing for Counsellors -Half Day Online Training -Feb 27th
How do I market my counselling practice successfully? How do I attract clients now I am online? Do I need a blog/website/Facebook page/instagram /twitter? How do I…… Read more “Digital Marketing for Counsellors -Half Day Online Training -Feb 27th”
Best wishes, warmest regards…Self Care in Lockdown
Back in the first lockdown of 2020 I kept a weekly journal, sharing my thoughts and observations. As we begin 2021 with soaring death and transmission rates,…… Read more “Best wishes, warmest regards…Self Care in Lockdown”
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