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.”
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.
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”
What happens in a counselling session?
I am a firm believer in demystifying counselling and the therapeutic process. It is part of the reasoning behind my Archers posts, to make theory accessible using…… Read more “What happens in a counselling session?”
I never asked to be born, a response.
I approach any letters to newspapers with caution since one of my best friends in Sixth Form used to write the letters to our local newspaper for…… Read more “I never asked to be born, a response.”
Lost and Found- A post for world mental health day.
If you follow me on twitter you will know I make no secret of the fact I suffered from severe post natal depression. I sometimes think of…… Read more “Lost and Found- A post for world mental health day.”
Do People Need Peeple?
This is not usually a place where I comment on the news, or the twitter version of the news. There are better blogs or people to follow…… Read more “Do People Need Peeple?”
Supporting Trans Young People Through Counselling and Therapy
Recently I was privileged to attend this event organised by Gendered Intelligence for therapists and others who work with trans young people and children. As we introduced…… Read more “Supporting Trans Young People Through Counselling and Therapy”
Its OK to look away.
I I would not usually begin a post here with a personal snap from a family album, but this has not been a usual week. As therapists…… Read more “Its OK to look away.”
