Many of you reading this may have had a strong emotional response to the title. “But you should just move on” “Stop living in the past” “Look…… Read more “Why dont you just move on…”
Author: Karen Pollock
What if you ignore the main questline?
I make no secret of the fact I am a geek, if the name “geek therapist” had not been already taken on social media I probably would…… Read more “What if you ignore the main questline?”
The tyranny of the clock
What time is it? How will you answer? Is it by glancing down at the corner of your laptop, picking up your phone, or perhaps even looking…… Read more “The tyranny of the clock”
Advanced GSRD Trainer
My background, pre therapy, is as a teacher. I truly believe that most of the things I know about life, the universe, and everything (or everything important)…… Read more “Advanced GSRD Trainer”
Why Bi Visibility Matters
It is #BiVisibilityWeek in the UK, with Bi visibility day on Thursday, September 23rd. Around the world events will be held to celebrate the lives of multisexual…… Read more “Why Bi Visibility Matters”
Book Review – Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy #Mockingbird by Dr Dwight Turner
It is rare the counselling world has a book which seems to be on everyone’s must read list, but this year one has been produced that appears…… Read more “Book Review – Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy #Mockingbird by Dr Dwight Turner”
The Next Step – Supervision
I have sat, laptop open, mist drifting across the valley, wondering where to begin this post. In some ways it is an announcement, but one with roots…… Read more “The Next Step – Supervision”
Anti Oppressive Practice and Walking Therapy
Some of my readers will be aware that as well as the more conventional forms of therapy, either in a therapy room, or online, I also do…… Read more “Anti Oppressive Practice and Walking Therapy”
What The Mandalorian teaches us about parenthood.
Be aware this post contains spoilers for series one and two of The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian is a series on Disney + with roots both in the…… Read more “What The Mandalorian teaches us about parenthood.”
The importance of hope
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Age? Race? Gender? Tiredness? The stain from a toddlers kiss? The pierced ear from a drunken decision…… Read more “The importance of hope”