This January I had the exciting opportunity to attend and present at the British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology Conference in Manchester. Now I am not…… Read more “Identity – The Conference”
Category: LGBTQ
How “inviting in” might help you this Christmas
I know that the decision to return home for Christmas can be difficult for many different people, here I look at ideas aimed at LGBT folk, but which might be useful more widely
It’s just a phase
As bi visibility approaches I explore the stigma and prejudice which still exists towards bi people
A Voice in the Darkness
Radio is a way that we can reach out to people who might not be connected to the LGBT community in any other way.
Gender, sexuality and relationship diverse counselling
Gender sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD) may be a phrase that is unfamiliar to some of you reading this. It has been suggested as a more inclusive,…… Read more “Gender, sexuality and relationship diverse counselling”
The impact of childhood sexual abuse on gender and sexuality diverse survivors
This post discusses the impact of child abuse, so please exercise self care whilst reading, and afterwards if the content may be triggering or upsetting to you.…… Read more “The impact of childhood sexual abuse on gender and sexuality diverse survivors”
Pride and Shame
Summer is a time of Pride marches and events, in this post I explore what impact pride, and its opposite shame can have
Half Way There
An overview of my first year on my Post Grad Diploma on Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse Therapy
You are queer enough
The idea of there being only one way to be queer, and that there is a hierarchy, where some people are better queers than others seems to…… Read more “You are queer enough”
Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference
This March I attended, and presented at the annual Pink Therapy Conference, an international event, with attendees from as far away as Australia. Usually if I either…… Read more “Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference”
Counselling in Northumberland 