It is probably one of the most common questions in the counselling room “Am I normal” or it’s close variation “Is what I do normal?” Perhaps it… Read more “Am I normal?”
Category: LGBTQ
Should clients Google their therapist?
I have written previously on the ethical, and professional reasons why therapists should not google their clients. It’s a feature of the power of modern technology that… Read more “Should clients Google their therapist?”
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse takes many forms including; physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and financial, and these can often be combined. Sometimes it takes the form of coercive control, which… Read more “Domestic Abuse”
Moving past binary thinking
Ambiguity is for so many people a problem, a challenge, and something to be resisted. Whilst traditional psychoanalysis may be out of favour with many I am… Read more “Moving past binary thinking”
Healing from sexual trauma
Picture description, the image shows a heart shape made from short, red lit tubes, against a black background, suggesting a fractured or broken heart. Content Note… Read more “Healing from sexual trauma”
Beyond Gay and Straight
There is still too much resistance to accepting bisexual peoples accounts of their own lives, and experiences.
Supporting Trans Young People Through Counselling and Therapy
Recently I was privileged to attend this event organised by Gendered Intelligence for therapists and others who work with trans young people and children. As we introduced… Read more “Supporting Trans Young People Through Counselling and Therapy”
The Scandalous Lady W; Would marriage counselling have helped?
Last night the BBC did what it does best, a beautifully filmed costume drama that also made you think. The scandalous Lady W was the true story… Read more “The Scandalous Lady W; Would marriage counselling have helped?”
Expecting to be Educated
This month the new BACP ethical framework was released. (opens in PDF) The BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) is only one of the various professional… Read more “Expecting to be Educated”
Disclosure and Gender/Sexual norms.
I had the great pleasure recently to attend Pink Therapy’s annual conference. Entitled “Beyond the Rainbow” it was an attempt to cover gender and sexual diversities usually… Read more “Disclosure and Gender/Sexual norms.”
