When I first started running LGBTQ awareness workshops for counsellors a few years ago it was very common for almost the whole room full of

LGBTQ clients, particularly those who are transgender are quite rightly very wary of professionals. It is quite likely your clients will

When working with clients who are thinking about disclosing who they are, I find that many find the concept of “inviting in” very helpful in

Today is Bi Visibility Day. Every year on the 23rd September people wave their blue, purple and pink flags and scream out to be noticed.

My boss used to say to me that I was the only youth worker who had so many suicidal clients. I wondered why. Was I doing something wrong? No

As an LGBTQ counsellor this book is gold dust. It is VERY inclusive of LGBTQ people as it explores diversity in how people manage difference

Queer Sex: A Trans & Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure & Relationships Juno interviews trans & non-binary people about sex, desire and

This book explains how to use language & pronouns in a respectful way & lists lots of detailed information about medical transition such as

Not only does this book cover all LGBTQ identities, it also looks at gender & sexuality as a whole & has chapters on cisgender and ...

When I reflect back on face-to-face CPD I remember the early alarm and rainy dark mornings to get to an unfamiliar venue. The frustration of

As the New Year begins I have decided to write a summary of a year in the life of Sussex Rainbow Counselling. The year started with the fir

Talking to other counsellors about pronouns I am often faced with the same questions and confusion: – Do pronouns really matter that much?

A Trans Ally is someone who is cisgender (i.e. not trans) who supports the trans community by taking an active role to help tackle prejudice

By offering the opportunity to access therapy via email or instant message, where clients don’t need to speak or be seen, these barriers can

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

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

In November I engaged in more training, this time with Gendered Intelligence on their course 'Working Alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Q