2024 – Space and Breath

Every year I write a review, and have done for much of the time I have been in Private Practice. It began as an extension of a… Read more "2024 – Space and Breath"

Assisted Dying – Thoughts for Therapists

On Friday, November 29th, the House of Commons in the UK voted on the Assisted Dying bill. It was a free vote, which is traditional on issues… Read more "Assisted Dying – Thoughts for Therapists"

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"

Look What You Have Done to Yourself – Coercive Control and The Rings Of Power.

Be aware this post contains spoilers for Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and The RIngs of Power. It also will contain simplifications of stories for the… Read more "Look What You Have Done to Yourself – Coercive Control and The Rings Of Power."

When Words Matter – what is affirmative therapy (and what is it not)

Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence

Across the world, and throughout history indigenous peoples have identified sacred trees, hills, mountains and waterways. Across the world and throughout history white supremacy has felled them,… Read more "Sycamore Gap and Acts of Violence"

Comment on To Google or not to Google? by Briana

Loved readiing this thank you

Somewhere over the rainbow…

I am writing this as my train departs Glasgow Central, one of the most beautiful train stations ever built, after attending the 2nd annual conference of the… Read more "Somewhere over the rainbow…"

Comment on What The Mandalorian teaches us about parenthood. by Cake and Non-Monogamy – Counselling in Northumberland

[…] “This is the Way” but I make no secret of the fact I am a huge Mandalorian fan. As I wrote here, the show explores masculinity and fatherhood in ways rarely seen, and is such a positive response […]

Cake and Non-Monogamy

I may have been joking when I suggested on Mastodon that I was going to end all sessions  with the words “This is the Way” but I… Read more "Cake and Non-Monogamy"

Comment on Thoughts on Sex Works! The 6th Pink Therapy Conference by Hazel Myers

Great reead

What does your relationship escalator look like?

Think about the last film, tv show or book you engaged with that featured a romantic/sexual relationship (most mainstream media is very poor at distinguishing between romance… Read more "What does your relationship escalator look like?"

Looking Forward, Looking Back – 2022

The featured image shows the tree at Sycamore Gap, a large tree between two hills, with the remains of the Roman Wall running along the hillside. At… Read more "Looking Forward, Looking Back – 2022"

Comment on Conversion Therapy and the need for regulation of counselling. by Naomi

Good shhare

Comment on Book Review;The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-Being by Katy Lees by SimonNozomi

Thanks for the tip Karen, it sounds great - have just ordered, now I just need to navigate where to position it on my burgeoning 'to read' shelf :D

Comment on What does non-judgemental mean? by definition of non judgemental - seekanswer

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Comment on What The Mandalorian teaches us about parenthood. by Simon McGibbney

This is a lovely expansion of the programme for me. You’ve helped me to access the humanity of Mando more deeply. For his strength & courage there is also deep love and respect.

Comment on Book Review – Intersections of Privilege and Otherness in Counselling and Psychotherapy #Mockingbird by Dr Dwight Turner by Jacqueline Gibb

very interesting. Hope you come check me out too: https://strengththroughvulnerability.wordpress.com/2021/10/01/counselling-culture/

Comment on Whats love got to do with it? by LGBTQ+ and GSRD Resources for Counsellors and Therapists

[…] awareness and acceptance, such as the post below, as well as blogposts. A recent one was called Whats love got to do with it? – an edited text of their workshop for Pink Therapies Non-Monogamy November […]

Comment on Stay Home Stay Safe – week 3 by Best wishes, warmest regards…Self Care in Lockdown – Counselling in Northumberland

[…] in the first lockdown of 2020 I kept a weekly journal, sharing my thoughts and observations. As we begin 2021 with soaring death and transmission rates, […]