I talk a lot about self care, not commodified “spend this money to somehow magically make everything better” self care as promoted by capitalism. Instead the self…… Read more “Authentic Self-Care: Beyond Capitalism’s Promises”
Category: personal exploration
2024 – Space and Breath
Every year I write a review, and have done for much of the time I have been in Private Practice. It began as an extension of a…… Read more “2024 – Space and Breath”
Looking Forward, Looking Back – 2022
The featured image shows the tree at Sycamore Gap, a large tree between two hills, with the remains of the Roman Wall running along the hillside. At…… Read more “Looking Forward, Looking Back – 2022”
Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021.
A look back at 2020, the year we all lived through history
We need to talk about poly
Ethical non-monogamy is the umbrella term for relationship styles which do not fit conventional monogamy. It includes swinging, open relationships and perhaps the best known polyamory. It…… Read more “We need to talk about poly”
Crossing the finish line
Reflecting on, and celebrating my graduation from my PG-Dip in GSRD therapy
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”
Looking forward, looking back. A review of 2018
Each year, as we approach the end of one year and the begininging of the next, I take a moment to look over the past 12 months.…… Read more “Looking forward, looking back. A review of 2018”
Therapists need therapy too
Despite the growing number of people in the UK who are accessing therapy there still seems to be a belief that its something which only those who…… Read more “Therapists need therapy too”
Opening the door to difficult conversations
Attending a workshop on death was an opportunity to consider the conversations we fear to have
Counselling in Northumberland 