A paper came across my twitter timeline recently which genuinely left me wide eyed with surprise. It was entitled “Should psychiatrists Google their patients?” It was one…… Read more “To Google or not to Google?”
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Frozen pizza never killed anyone.
Consider this client referral. They are recently bereaved, losing their mother in quite traumatic circumstances. They are considering counselling as they feel they are loosing their role in their family, and have…… Read more “Frozen pizza never killed anyone.”
I never asked to be born, a response.
I approach any letters to newspapers with caution since one of my best friends in Sixth Form used to write the letters to our local newspaper for…… Read more “I never asked to be born, a response.”
Do People Need Peeple?
This is not usually a place where I comment on the news, or the twitter version of the news. There are better blogs or people to follow…… Read more “Do People Need Peeple?”
Supporting Trans Young People Through Counselling and Therapy
Recently I was privileged to attend this event organised by Gendered Intelligence for therapists and others who work with trans young people and children. As we introduced…… Read more “Supporting Trans Young People Through Counselling and Therapy”
Its OK to look away.
I I would not usually begin a post here with a personal snap from a family album, but this has not been a usual week. As therapists…… Read more “Its OK to look away.”
When those we love hurt us.
Content note for rape, domestic violence in the following piece The world of the Archers is often seen as middle England at its most comfortable, an everyday…… Read more “When those we love hurt us.”
Misophonia
Misophonia is an often misunderstood condition. It is a strong, often described as irrational, emotional reaction to certain trigger sounds. Imagine feeling rage at the sound of…… Read more “Misophonia”
Introducing Melanie Klein
When I first started studying “the greats” of therapy I was saddened but not surprised to find that it was dominated by men. Not to denigrate the…… Read more “Introducing Melanie Klein”
Counselling in Northumberland 