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”
Author: Karen Pollock
I am a therapist offering 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 and walking therapy.
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”
Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference
This March I attended, and presented at the annual Pink Therapy Conference, an international event, with attendees from as far away as Australia. Usually if I either…… Read more “Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference”
Boys and Girls Come Out to Play
The naming of names is very powerful, to claim an identity not only gives you language, but a sense that you are not alone
Therapists need therapy too
Despite the growing number of people in the UK who are accessing therapy there still seems to be a belief that its something which only those who…… Read more “Therapists need therapy too”
Working with others, and living by my values
I am a member of the BACP, the largest regulatory body for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK. Whilst I have at times raised issues with their…… Read more “Working with others, and living by my values”
Famous for 15 minutes
Today I discovered I had been quotes in a number of newspapers, not the usual way to start Mothers Day!
Distress about gender identity/sexual orientation
There is a narrative that the only issues someone has when “coming out” are with their fears of the reactions of others. It is true we have…… Read more “Distress about gender identity/sexual orientation”
What does non-judgemental mean?
Recently with many others I took issue with the BACP publishing a letter from Transgender Trend, an anti trans lobby group who take a non evidence based…… Read more “What does non-judgemental mean?”
Bad, Mad, and Dangerous to Know. A talk for LGBT History Month.
On Saturday I took part in the LGBT History Project NE public day, speaking on the changing theraputic attitudes to LGBTQ+ people. This is the talk I…… Read more “Bad, Mad, and Dangerous to Know. A talk for LGBT History Month.”
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