Many of us will remember as a child being told to say sorry, and mouthing the words with little understanding of what they meant. It is one…… Read more “Is forgiveness necessary?”
Tag: LGBT counselling
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?”
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”
Just who is educating who?
In this post I explore a change to the BACP ethical framework which says counsellors should not expect clients to educate them
Death and second chances
It is the time of year, as the Earth returns to sleep, when death seems closer to us. Perhaps then, it’s no surprise my attention was caught…… Read more “Death and second chances”
When self care becomes a burden
Self care is an important part of maintaining good mental health, but for some it is becoming an additional burden in over busy lives