I am a member of the BACP, the largest regulatory body for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK. Whilst I have at times raised issues with their… Read more “Working with others, and living by my values”
Category: LGBTQ
Distress about gender identity/sexual orientation
There is a narrative that the only issues someone has when “coming out” are with their fears of the reactions of others. It is true we have… Read more “Distress about gender identity/sexual orientation”
Am I normal?
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?”
LGBT History Project North East: Making History
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending, and speaking at, the LGBT History Project North East conference. It was a whirlwind of a day, where academics… Read more “LGBT History Project North East: Making History”
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”
