If you are a survivor of child abuse, in any form, firstly may I acknowledge your bravery and determination in clicking the link. Children are commonly told…… Read more “Counselling for Survivors of Child Abuse”
Category: society
Turn off and Tune in.
Last night we had a power cut, not that unusual when you live in a small village in rural Northumberland. Occasional power losses are balanced against living…… Read more “Turn off and Tune in.”
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”
When organisations fail to behave ethically.
Firstly, an apology if you click the other pages and they are blank, I am in the process of turning this from a blog to a website,…… Read more “When organisations fail to behave ethically.”
A well stocked toolbox.
Recently there has been much discussion of Mindfulness, with many therapists concerned it is being pushed as a universal cure-all by those who seem to prefer newspaper…… Read more “A well stocked toolbox.”
The heart and mind
I am not a buddhist, and as I wrote here I believe a therapist’s individual politics and religion should not intrude on the therapeutic relationship. However I do…… Read more “The heart and mind”
The power of stories.
The stories we remember from childhood can reveal how we believe we should be as adults.
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.”
Surviving Mothers’ Day
Many people are grieving, many people are carrying pain in their hearts, and many people might like a friendly word or comforting hug on Mothers’ Day.
Treatment for Eating Disorders. A guest post.
After I published my Questions For Counsellors piece I was approached by Fenella Lemonsky (@organiclemon) about hosting a guest post on treatment for eating disorders. This is such an…… Read more “Treatment for Eating Disorders. A guest post.”
Counselling in Northumberland 