There is still too much resistance to accepting bisexual peoples accounts of their own lives, and experiences.
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.
Standing alongside Helen, what should a friend do?
What should you do if a friend discloses abuse as happened this week on the Archers?
Making your own self care box.
A DIY self care box is as important as a well stocked first aid box
Surviving Valentine’s Day
Tips and thoughts on celebrating Valentines Day, for those who are monogamous, and not.
Is Mindfulness the new CBT?
Many people are being failed by the NHS when it comes to talking therapies. Replacing CBT with Mindfulness is not the solution.
A Layman’s Guide to Counselling.
Confused by they types of counselling on offer, and what counselling is? An accessible guide for non professionals
Decoding the past.
Image Description [ A tree covered tropical island, with two people in the foreground with outstretched arms] No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man…… Read more “Decoding the past.”
To Google or not to Google?
A paper came across my twitter timeline recently which genuinely left me wide eyed with surprise. It was entitled “Should psychiatrists Google their patients?” It was one…… Read more “To Google or not to Google?”
Frozen pizza never killed anyone.
Consider this client referral. They are recently bereaved, losing their mother in quite traumatic circumstances. They are considering counselling as they feel they are loosing their role in their family, and have…… Read more “Frozen pizza never killed anyone.”
Little Pitchers Have Big Ears
How to talk to children about news events The title of the piece comes from the Laura…… Read more “Little Pitchers Have Big Ears”
Counselling in Northumberland 