The big story for a number of months on the Archers has been around the proposed development of a new road. Reaction has tended to be of…… Read more “It’s not about a toy farm David.”
My recent blog posts
Looking into the darkness.
Part of my training to be a counsellor has included role play. This may not be a surprise to many, however this has been role play with…… Read more “Looking into the darkness.”
40 Facebook Free Days
Content Note for food, fasting. It is Shrove Tuesday, or to give it it’s more down to earth name, Pancake Tuesday. Today marks the start of Lent.…… Read more “40 Facebook Free Days”
Coercive Control; “hidden” domestic abuse.
Content note for domestic abuse. A note on language. In this post I use victim to denote someone currently in an abusive relationship, survivour for someone who…… Read more “Coercive Control; “hidden” domestic abuse.”
Relaxation, Meditation, Mindfulness
As someone who was a practicing Buddhist for almost 20 years I have observed the recent interest in meditation and mindfulness with great interest. The benefits of…… Read more “Relaxation, Meditation, Mindfulness”
Let’s talk about sex!
There is a title to make people sit up a bit straighter on a wintery Saturday afternoon. The stereotype of the uptight English who do not talk…… Read more “Let’s talk about sex!”
The Mind National Conference on suicide prevention in the LGBT communities.
I had the great pleasure of attending this event yesterday, and this is an attempt to collect some thoughts together on the day, more of an overview…… Read more “The Mind National Conference on suicide prevention in the LGBT communities.”
Recognizing abuse, and some of the causes.
It is generally acknowledged that survivors of abuse benefit greatly from learning about abuse, it not only helps them recognize abuse for what it is, but tackles the feelings of isolation that are…… Read more “Recognizing abuse, and some of the causes.”
Dreaming of Tomorrow.
I have written previously of how imagery can be used in a person centered manner to provide insight and facilitate understanding. Another traditional aspect of therapy which…… Read more “Dreaming of Tomorrow.”
Conversion Therapy and the need for regulation of counselling.
The tragic death of Leelha Alcorn has left many searching for answers. At 17 she decided that she could not face a life where she was denied…… Read more “Conversion Therapy and the need for regulation of counselling.”
Counselling in Northumberland 