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.”
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.
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”
Let’s talk about sex!
There is a title to make people sit up a bit straighter on a wintery Saturday afternoon. The stereotype of the uptight English who do not talk…… Read more “Let’s talk about sex!”
The Mind National Conference on suicide prevention in the LGBT communities.
I had the great pleasure of attending this event yesterday, and this is an attempt to collect some thoughts together on the day, more of an overview…… Read more “The Mind National Conference on suicide prevention in the LGBT communities.”
Recognizing abuse, and some of the causes.
It is generally acknowledged that survivors of abuse benefit greatly from learning about abuse, it not only helps them recognize abuse for what it is, but tackles the feelings of isolation that are…… Read more “Recognizing abuse, and some of the causes.”
Dreaming of Tomorrow.
I have written previously of how imagery can be used in a person centered manner to provide insight and facilitate understanding. Another traditional aspect of therapy which…… Read more “Dreaming of Tomorrow.”
Conversion Therapy and the need for regulation of counselling.
The tragic death of Leelha Alcorn has left many searching for answers. At 17 she decided that she could not face a life where she was denied…… Read more “Conversion Therapy and the need for regulation of counselling.”
Surviving Christmas
We are told that it is the season to be jolly, however for many Christmas is not the most magical time of the year, but the most…… Read more “Surviving Christmas”
They needed counselling.
Listening to the radio this week I heard a victim of Ray Teret talk about her life.She stated that being raped by him had been so traumatic…… Read more “They needed counselling.”
Is Awareness the Missing Core Condition?
Awareness is probably one of the core qualities of being a counsellor, even if unlike the core conditions it is far less often talked about. However without…… Read more “Is Awareness the Missing Core Condition?”
Counselling in Northumberland 