Every year I write a review, and have done for much of the time I have been in Private Practice. It began as an extension of a…… Read more “2024 – Space and Breath”
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.
Assisted Dying – Thoughts for Therapists
On Friday, November 29th, the House of Commons in the UK voted on the Assisted Dying bill. It was a free vote, which is traditional on issues…… Read more “Assisted Dying – Thoughts for Therapists”
CLASS – A SPACE FOR THERAPISTS TO EXPLORE
The theraputic world is a world populated by white middle class people, from initial training to the faces, and voices which gain prominence. Even embarking on therapy…… Read more “CLASS – A SPACE FOR THERAPISTS TO EXPLORE”
Look What You Have Done to Yourself – Coercive Control and The Rings Of Power.
Be aware this post contains spoilers for Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and The RIngs of Power. It also will contain simplifications of stories for the…… Read more “Look What You Have Done to Yourself – Coercive Control and The Rings Of Power.”
Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence
Across the world, and throughout history indigenous peoples have identified sacred trees, hills, mountains and waterways. Across the world and throughout history white supremacy has felled them,…… Read more “Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence”
Somewhere over the rainbow…
I am writing this as my train departs Glasgow Central, one of the most beautiful train stations ever built, after attending the 2nd annual conference of the…… Read more “Somewhere over the rainbow…”
Cake and Non-Monogamy
I may have been joking when I suggested on Mastodon that I was going to end all sessions with the words “This is the Way” but I…… Read more “Cake and Non-Monogamy”
What does your relationship escalator look like?
Think about the last film, tv show or book you engaged with that featured a romantic/sexual relationship (most mainstream media is very poor at distinguishing between romance…… Read more “What does your relationship escalator look like?”
Looking Forward, Looking Back – 2022
The featured image shows the tree at Sycamore Gap, a large tree between two hills, with the remains of the Roman Wall running along the hillside. At…… Read more “Looking Forward, Looking Back – 2022”
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