As a society many myths still abound about how victims should respond to abuse and violence
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.
Love in the time of therapy
How do we describe the vitally important relationship between therapist and client?
Moving past binary thinking
Ambiguity is for so many people a problem, a challenge, and something to be resisted. Whilst traditional psychoanalysis may be out of favour with many I am…… Read more “Moving past binary thinking”
Working with autistic clients: An interview
Recently I was approached by two autistic people who wished to educate counsellors about autistic people, after seeing my letter to the BACP on trans conversion therapy. I would like to thank them for working with me on this piece, and, as always, thank my clients, who whilst unnamed are my greatest educators.
When #Brexit causes rifts
Image description [The European Flag, 12 gold stars in a circle on a dark blue background] Be it in the newspapers, on social media, or in people’s…… Read more “When #Brexit causes rifts”
Message in a bottle
“She has her mother’s nose” “You sound just like your father” “He takes after their side of the family” From birth it seems the entire world tries…… Read more “Message in a bottle”
Like ashtrays on airplanes
Which rules do you live by which might need to be consigned to the past?
Healing from sexual trauma
Picture description, the image shows a heart shape made from short, red lit tubes, against a black background, suggesting a fractured or broken heart. Content Note…… Read more “Healing from sexual trauma”
Beyond Gay and Straight
There is still too much resistance to accepting bisexual peoples accounts of their own lives, and experiences.
Standing alongside Helen, what should a friend do?
What should you do if a friend discloses abuse as happened this week on the Archers?
Counselling in Northumberland 