A look back at 2020, the year we all lived through history
Category: personal exploration
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
Looking forward, looking back, a review of 2017
Last year I wrote a review of the year. If I expect people who come to therapy to evaluate their progress, and achievements, doing so myself only…… Read more “Looking forward, looking back, a review of 2017”
What did you do on your polydays?
This weekend I had the great pleasure of attending, and presenting at polyday london, an annual event which looks at different aspects of consensual non monogamy. For…… Read more “What did you do on your polydays?”
Exciting times ahead!
I have written frequently about the need for better training and regulation of counselling and the talking therapies in general. This has however left me with a…… Read more “Exciting times ahead!”
Counselling in Northumberland 