If you follow me on social media you might have just noticed that I am involved with a little event called Bi Pride next week – the…… Read more “Activism and Anti-oppressive Practice”
Author: Karen Pollock
I am a therapist offering in person and 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, in person and walking therapy.
What are your rights when it comes to taking time off work for mental health issues?
A guest post on the very important topic of your rights when it comes to work and mental health .
Crossing the finish line
Reflecting on, and celebrating my graduation from my PG-Dip in GSRD therapy
Why we need to stop shaming and blaming people for faking orgasms
Does the advice to never fake orgasms hide far deeper cultural issues?
Strike a Pose
This week I had the wonderful experience of attending the Curious Vogue Ball, as part of the Curious Arts Festival which takes place in the North…… Read more “Strike a Pose”
The Measure of a Man
Content Note – This post discusses the impact of childhood sexual abuse As some of you know, I am a fan of The Archers, the worlds longest…… Read more “The Measure of a Man”
Life isn’t Binary – A book review
A review of Life isn’t Binary by Meg-John Barker and Alex Iantaffi
The Mechanics of Homosexuality
The title of this blog comes from a strange phrase used on the Radio Four flagship news program PM. In an item about the anti LGBT school…… Read more “The Mechanics of Homosexuality”
Poverty and Mental Health
In #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek I look at the impact of poverty on mental health #MHAW2019
Parenting from the fringes
With protests against the no outsiders anti bullying programme, I look at what research tells us about growing up with LGBTQ parents
