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Counselling in Northumberland

Counselling in Northumberland

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    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.

    Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

    Recently Radio 4 explored the dangers of unregulated counsellors and therapists in the UK. Here I discuss my reaction to the show “The Therapy Business”

    September 30, 2019March 31, 2021 by Karen Pollock

    As the seasons turn

    It’s the last week of September and Autumn has cloaked us all in its many coloured rainment; the dew on the cobwebs in the morning, the fields…… Read more “As the seasons turn”

    September 25, 2019September 27, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    Activism and Anti-oppressive Practice

    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”

    September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    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 .

    August 16, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    Crossing the finish line

    Reflecting on, and celebrating my graduation from my PG-Dip in GSRD therapy

    August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    Why we need to stop shaming and blaming people for faking orgasms

    Does the advice to never fake orgasms hide far deeper cultural issues?

    August 4, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    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”

    July 8, 2019July 7, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    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”

    June 30, 2019June 29, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    Life isn’t Binary – A book review

    A review of Life isn’t Binary by Meg-John Barker and Alex Iantaffi

    June 17, 2019June 16, 2019 by Karen Pollock

    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”

    May 20, 2019 by Karen Pollock

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