I talk a lot about self care, not commodified “spend this money to somehow magically make everything better” self care as promoted by capitalism. Instead the self…… Read more “Authentic Self-Care: Beyond Capitalism’s Promises”
Tag: therapy
CLASS – A SPACE FOR THERAPISTS TO EXPLORE
The theraputic world is a world populated by white middle class people, from initial training to the faces, and voices which gain prominence. Even embarking on therapy…… Read more “CLASS – A SPACE FOR THERAPISTS TO EXPLORE”
Queering Psychotherapy
First of all, this is not a book review, since it seems somewhat disengenous to review a book you appear in. It is more loose thoughts, and…… Read more “Queering Psychotherapy”
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”
Theraputic abuse and red flags
I have written a number of times on the need for better regulation of counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. Given our position, where anyone, regardless of…… Read more “Theraputic abuse and red flags”
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”
Who’s afraid of the big, bad, therapist?
One of the things i have noticed, on forums and other places where people discuss therapy is how often worries about how a counsellor perceives their clients…… Read more “Who’s afraid of the big, bad, therapist?”
Working with autistic clients: An interview
Recently I was approached by two autistic people who wished to educate counsellors about autistic people, after seeing my letter to the BACP on trans conversion therapy. I would like to thank them for working with me on this piece, and, as always, thank my clients, who whilst unnamed are my greatest educators.
Is Mindfulness the new CBT?
Many people are being failed by the NHS when it comes to talking therapies. Replacing CBT with Mindfulness is not the solution.
A Layman’s Guide to Counselling.
Confused by they types of counselling on offer, and what counselling is? An accessible guide for non professionals
Counselling in Northumberland 