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Therapy for People Who Are Self-Aware: When Knowing Isn't Enough

30 Jun 2025

It’s a thought I hear often in my practice: "I understand my patterns. I can name my childhood wounds. I know why I feel this way. So, what more can…

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Secure Cloud Notes for Therapists

18 Jun 2025

Learn how to move therapy notes to the cloud safely with encryption basics, ethical considerations, and step-by-step guidance for secure record keeping.

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BACP Ethics and Burnout Prevention for Therapists

13 Jun 2025

A practical guide to using the BACP Ethical Framework, nourishing supervision, and preventing burnout so you can stay grounded in demanding therapeutic work.

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A Guide to Gay Self-Acceptance & Navigating Minority Stress

12 Jun 2025

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, "I know I'm gay\, so why does it still feel so difficult sometimes?" then I want you to know that this feeling…

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Preparing to Come Out to Your Adult Children

04 Jun 2025

Support for parents preparing to come out to adult children, covering emotional readiness, compassionate conversations, and caring for family bonds afterward.

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Regret Not Coming Out Sooner? A Guide to Honouring Your Unique Journey

20 May 2025

That deep, aching feeling of regret for not coming out sooner is a story I hear often in my practice.

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A Different Kind of Divorce: Navigating Life After Coming Out of a Straight Marriage

09 Apr 2025

There’s a quiet moment that often follows the seismic shift of coming out later in life, especially after a long-term heterosexual marriage.

The Unspoken Weight: Deconstructing the Lasting Effects of Section 28

22 Mar 2025

If you grew up as a gay man in the UK during the 1980s or 90s, you might feel as though you’re carrying something that your peers are not. It isn't always…

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Gay Dating Apps for Men Over 40: A Realistic Guide

07 Mar 2025

Navigate gay dating apps in your 40s with realistic expectations, boundaries, and strategies that protect your energy while keeping space for genuine connection.

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I Think I Might Be Gay, But I'm 50. Is It Too Late?

07 Feb 2025

It often starts as a quiet whisper. Perhaps it’s a feeling you get watching a certain film, a pang of recognition in a book, or a quiet moment of…

Understanding and Working with Your Inner Critic

29 Jan 2025

Do you know your "inner critic"? You know, that persistent, judgemental voice in your mind that questions your choices, criticises your actions, and makes…