Is it OK to bring up politics in a counselling session?
My recent blog posts
We expect, and need, better than this from the BACP
The in-house journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy is Therapy Today. It is sent to every member of the organisation as well as being…… Read more “We expect, and need, better than this from the BACP”
The Archers and ethical non monogomy
Over recent months the bed springs sound effect on The Archers has been called out of retirement by the relationship between Lillian, who I wrote about here,…… Read more “The Archers and ethical non monogomy”
Parting is such sweet sorrow
When I was training to be a counsellor my tutor used to emphasise that the ending of the therapeutic relationship was present from the very first moment…… Read more “Parting is such sweet sorrow”
LGBT History Project North East: Making History
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending, and speaking at, the LGBT History Project North East conference. It was a whirlwind of a day, where academics…… Read more “LGBT History Project North East: Making History”
Should clients Google their therapist?
I have written previously on the ethical, and professional reasons why therapists should not google their clients. It’s a feature of the power of modern technology that…… Read more “Should clients Google their therapist?”
What’s the problem with snowflakes?
This post by a fellow curator of The Queerness crystallised something that has been on my mind for some time, whats so wrong with snowflakes? For those…… Read more “What’s the problem with snowflakes?”
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse takes many forms including; physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and financial, and these can often be combined. Sometimes it takes the form of coercive control, which…… Read more “Domestic Abuse”
Turning the Page: A review of 2016
It is common for clients to be curious about a therapist’s own experience of therapy. Sometimes this is a desire to build a deeper relationship than boundaries…… Read more “Turning the Page: A review of 2016”
Why New Year Resolutions need not be a bad idea
It seems, from looking around at the various self help guides and blogs at this time of year that New Year resolutions are not looked upon fondly.…… Read more “Why New Year Resolutions need not be a bad idea”
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