I had the great pleasure recently to attend Pink Therapy’s annual conference. Entitled “Beyond the Rainbow” it was an attempt to cover gender and sexual diversities usually…… Read more “Disclosure and Gender/Sexual norms.”
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.
Introducing Melanie Klein
When I first started studying “the greats” of therapy I was saddened but not surprised to find that it was dominated by men. Not to denigrate the…… Read more “Introducing Melanie Klein”
Surviving Mothers’ Day
Many people are grieving, many people are carrying pain in their hearts, and many people might like a friendly word or comforting hug on Mothers’ Day.
Treatment for Eating Disorders. A guest post.
After I published my Questions For Counsellors piece I was approached by Fenella Lemonsky (@organiclemon) about hosting a guest post on treatment for eating disorders. This is such an…… Read more “Treatment for Eating Disorders. A guest post.”
Questions for Counsellors.
Recently Amanda Williamson, a respected colleague tweeted this; “@amBBAH: 1 in 20 view their therapy as damaging #MHyork15pic.twitter.com/l4yZxUIKl6”. < important not to ignore things like this…… Read more “Questions for Counsellors.”
It’s not about a toy farm David.
The big story for a number of months on the Archers has been around the proposed development of a new road. Reaction has tended to be of…… Read more “It’s not about a toy farm David.”
Looking into the darkness.
Part of my training to be a counsellor has included role play. This may not be a surprise to many, however this has been role play with…… Read more “Looking into the darkness.”
40 Facebook Free Days
Content Note for food, fasting. It is Shrove Tuesday, or to give it it’s more down to earth name, Pancake Tuesday. Today marks the start of Lent.…… Read more “40 Facebook Free Days”
Coercive Control; “hidden” domestic abuse.
Content note for domestic abuse. A note on language. In this post I use victim to denote someone currently in an abusive relationship, survivour for someone who…… Read more “Coercive Control; “hidden” domestic abuse.”
Relaxation, Meditation, Mindfulness
As someone who was a practicing Buddhist for almost 20 years I have observed the recent interest in meditation and mindfulness with great interest. The benefits of…… Read more “Relaxation, Meditation, Mindfulness”
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