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”
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.
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?
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
