I have been meaning to write this blog for a couple of years now, and the strange inbetweenenss of twixtmas seems very appropriate. First a confession, that…… Read more “No, I am not a sex positive therapist”
Category: theory
The Myth of Bootstraps
In considering how I make this an anti-oppressive space, I decided in the summer to publish posts by those whose experiences are different to mine, and whose…… Read more “The Myth of Bootstraps”
The Messiness of Grief
Do we expect bereavement counselling to “tidy up” our grief?
Activism and Anti-oppressive Practice
If you follow me on social media you might have just noticed that I am involved with a little event called Bi Pride next week – the…… Read more “Activism and Anti-oppressive Practice”
Intersecting Identities – The Pink Therapy Spring Conference
My thoughts on attending the conference Intersecting Identities
Identity – The Conference
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”
Kink from a Person Centered Perspective; Part 3 – Abuse
In my first two posts in this series I looked at the traditional attitudes to bdsm, and how they are changing, and in part 2 at the…… Read more “Kink from a Person Centered Perspective; Part 3 – Abuse”
Kink from a Person Centered Perspective; Part 2 – Healing
In my first post on BDSM/Kink I looked at how the traditional psychotheraptic narrative of it being harmful was not supported by either the lived experience of…… Read more “Kink from a Person Centered Perspective; Part 2 – Healing”
Working with kink/BDSM from a Person Centered Perspective; Part 1
The kink/BDSM community is one which has often had to hide in the shadows, facing judgement prejudice and discrimination. BDSM stands for bondage, domination/discipline, sadism/submission and masochism.…… Read more “Working with kink/BDSM from a Person Centered Perspective; Part 1”
Contradictions and unlearning
Learning that it is ok to be conflicted can be a vital life lesson
