This post discusses the impact of child abuse, so please exercise self care whilst reading, and afterwards if the content may be triggering or upsetting to you.…… Read more “The impact of childhood sexual abuse on gender and sexuality diverse survivors”
My recent blog posts
Pride and Shame
Summer is a time of Pride marches and events, in this post I explore what impact pride, and its opposite shame can have
The sound of silence
Silence may be a valuable therapeutic tool, but its important its not the only one we use.
Half Way There
An overview of my first year on my Post Grad Diploma on Gender Sexuality and Relationship Diverse Therapy
Shula, Alistair and the Relationship Escalator
One of the strengths of The Archers radio show is that its format, 14 minutes each evening when listeners eavesdrop on the residents of Ambridge, allows for…… Read more “Shula, Alistair and the Relationship Escalator”
Bricks and mortar
I am an advocate of online counselling, as it allows access to therapy for many who previously were excluded, due to issues such as disability, child care…… Read more “Bricks and mortar”
You are queer enough
The idea of there being only one way to be queer, and that there is a hierarchy, where some people are better queers than others seems to…… Read more “You are queer enough”
Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference
This March I attended, and presented at the annual Pink Therapy Conference, an international event, with attendees from as far away as Australia. Usually if I either…… Read more “Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference”
Boys and Girls Come Out to Play
The naming of names is very powerful, to claim an identity not only gives you language, but a sense that you are not alone
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”
Counselling in Northumberland 