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My recent blog posts
Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence
Across the world, and throughout history indigenous peoples have identified sacred trees, hills, mountains and waterways. Across the world and throughout history white supremacy has felled them,…… Read more “Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence”
Somewhere over the rainbow…
I am writing this as my train departs Glasgow Central, one of the most beautiful train stations ever built, after attending the 2nd annual conference of the…… Read more “Somewhere over the rainbow…”
Cake and Non-Monogamy
I may have been joking when I suggested on Mastodon that I was going to end all sessions with the words “This is the Way” but I…… Read more “Cake and Non-Monogamy”
What does your relationship escalator look like?
Think about the last film, tv show or book you engaged with that featured a romantic/sexual relationship (most mainstream media is very poor at distinguishing between romance…… Read more “What does your relationship escalator look like?”
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”
Why I left twitter for mastodon – an anti oppressive step
Featured image shows a crowd, and in the center of the picture is a femme appearing person wearing a face mask and holding a placard saying “stand…… Read more “Why I left twitter for mastodon – an anti oppressive step”
What is supervision?
This is the first in a series of blog posts exploring the topic of supervision – and as the starting point is intended as an introduction to…… Read more “What is supervision?”
Queering Psychotherapy
First of all, this is not a book review, since it seems somewhat disengenous to review a book you appear in. It is more loose thoughts, and…… Read more “Queering Psychotherapy”
Queerness is not infectious
As a child there was a ritualised chant which used to wind its away around the playground – that someone had the “lurgy”. To be that someone…… Read more “Queerness is not infectious”
Counselling in Northumberland 