I often encounter individuals who navigate complex intersections of identity and mental health challenges. One such intersection is the overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), experiences of trauma, and identifying as LGBTQ+. This blog aims to...
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Navigating the Intersections: Understanding the Link Between ADHD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ Experiences
Finding the Ideal CRM for My Psychotherapy Practice
A slightly different slant today, as this is an article for psychotherapists setting up in practice. Finding a good way to store client data and book appointments. I have spent many years in the CRM industry, primarily working with small charities and businesses, so I...
What is bi-erasure and what threats does it pose to bisexual people?
Bi-erasure is the tendency to ignore, remove, falsify, or re-explain evidence of bisexuality in history, academia, the media, and other primary sources. It can manifest in various ways, including the denial or dismissal of bisexuality as a legitimate sexual...
Navigating the Challenges of ADHD as an Adult
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood. The difficulties of staying focused, organised, and...
Pink Therapy and GSRD: Embracing Diversity in Mental Health
Pink Therapy is a pioneering organisation in the UK dedicated to providing inclusive and affirmative therapeutic practices for individuals across the gender, sex, and relationship diversity (GSRD) spectrum. Founded in 1999 by Dominic Davies, Pink Therapy has become a...
Why I am offering low-cost psychotherapy and why low-cost does not equate with low quality.
The cost of therapy often serves as a barrier, preventing those in need from seeking the help they deserve. To bridge this gap, I have committed to offering low-cost psychotherapy, ensuring that quality mental health care is accessible to all. Here’s why affordable...
Working with Trauma in a Trauma-informed Way
Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Addressing these impacts in a compassionate and effective manner is crucial for therapy. Babette Rothschild, a renowned expert in trauma therapy, has developed...
Understanding Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD)
Diversity (GSRD): Embracing Inclusivity and Support In today’s evolving society, the concepts of gender, sex, and relationships are increasingly recognised as diverse and complex. Understanding and respecting this diversity is crucial for creating inclusive and...
Understanding Nightmares and Trauma: Dr. Justin Havens’ Dream Completion Technique
Exploring nightmares, trauma and how dream completion technique can help Continue Reading Understanding Nightmares and Trauma: Dr. Justin Havens’ Dream Completion Technique