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Do you know your LGBTQ history?
As a counsellor working in the LGBTQ community, it’s so important we think about LGBTQ history. The timeline shows a very brief whistle
Chloe Foster
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Gay shame - Part 2
I don’t remember ever feeling safe to be openly gay. There were no out gay teachers in any of the 3 schools I taught in. Being in Brighton I
Chloe Foster
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Gay shame – part 1
Gay shame is a central theme in the Channel 4’s It’s a Sin. Shame seriously affected the lives of the characters in this drama which was set
Chloe Foster
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Suicide in the counselling room
LGBTQ people are, sadly, statistically at higher risk of suicide.
Did you know?
46% of trans people had suicidal thoughts in the last year
Chloe Foster
2 min read


Trans clients? 4 Things you need To know as a counsellor
LGBTQ clients, particularly those who are transgender are quite rightly very wary of professionals.
It is quite likely your clients will
Chloe Foster
3 min read

Pronouns – what’s the big fuss?
Talking to other counsellors about pronouns I am often faced with the same questions and confusion:
– Do pronouns really matter that much?
Chloe Foster
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Do we still need LGBTQ specialist services?
Many counsellors ask me why I run a service aimed at LGBTQ clients. Some worry this can cause more segregation in society and some state tha
Chloe Foster
3 min read

LGBT History Month
February is LGBT History Month. Every year since its inception in 2005, events take place across the UK to raise awareness and celebrate the
Chloe Foster
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