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Bisexual vs. pansexual
Bisexuality and pansexuality. What do these words mean? Are they same? Why it matters. Learn the myths and why there is so much confusion.
Chloe Foster
4 min read


My Year - Reflections of 2022
Are you curious and want to learn more about me, and my year?
- what I've been up to
- why I do what I do
- sneak peek at plans for 2023
Chloe Foster
6 min read


What is asexuality?
An asexual person can be straight, gay, bi or queer.
So I put together some great resources to help more counsellors and the wider
Chloe Foster
3 min read


How much does counselling cost?
Counselling costs money; it’s not cheap. But it is an investment and it could save your relationship or even your life.
You don’t need to
Chloe Foster
6 min read

7 Reasons why clients choose LGBTQ+ identified counsellors
Counselling can feel scary for many LGBTQ+ clients. So many people tell me they choose to see a counsellor who identifies as LGBTQ+.
Why?
Chloe Foster
4 min read


What to Do If Coming Out Doesn't Go Well?
You’ve just come out, and you are gutted as it hasn’t gone well.
What do you do now?
Here are 5 tips on how to cope.
Chloe Foster
2 min read


6 reasons why online counselling might be right for you
I love working online. If you are not convinced yet here’s 6 reasons why online counselling might be right for you.
Chloe Foster
4 min read


Do LGBTQ Labels Matter?
Labels give us the vocabulary to discuss oppression, they help us to discuss power structures which is what enables inequality to exist.
Chloe Foster
3 min read


My year - 2021 Reflections
A round up of what I have been up to in 2021.
Learn more about my work to help counsellors actively include and attract LGBTQ+ clients.
Chloe Foster
3 min read


5 years of Sussex Rainbow Counselling
Happy Birthday - Sussex Rainbow Counselling is 5 years old!
A celebration of the first 5 years and how this service has grown.
Chloe Foster
3 min read


Why Sharing Pronouns Helps Clients
Have you seen she/her, he/him or they/them on email signatures or social media bios recently?
Maybe you've spotted mine?
Chloe Foster
3 min read


Pronouns in the Counselling Room
- Why pronouns matter in the counselling room
- Pronoun privilege
- Pronouns and gender diversity
- Why we shouldn't guess client's pronouns
Chloe Foster
4 min read

Why LGBTQ+ people need inclusive healthcare
Why LGBTQ+ people need inclusive and healthcare and what's going wrong in UK mainstream services for lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans people.
Chloe Foster
4 min read


The Power of Pronouns
Everyday society typically assumes she/her pronouns for folks who look and sound female, and he/him pronouns for folks who look ...
Chloe Foster
3 min read


I passed my NCS quality check
As a counsellor and trainer, I’m so committed to helping fellow counsellors build confidence and knowledge working with LGBTQ clients so we
Chloe Foster
3 min read

Bisexual Health
So my bisexuality was kept completely secret for years. I had seen many friends come out and be referred to as promiscuous, greedy, indecisi
Chloe Foster
3 min read

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
3 min read


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
3 min read


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
3 min read


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
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