how to survive being discarded like rubbish
Discardment, in the context of intimate relationships, is a form of emotional and psychological abuse.
rejection when you have a medical condition or disability
People with medical conditions and disabilities can worry about meeting new people when they seek friendship and more.
building a new relationship with your body after life-saving, life-changing surgery
It’s vital when you undergo life-saving major surgery that alters how your body works and/or its appearance to build a new relationship with your physical self.
exhibitionism & naturism as topics in therapy
Some topics raised by clients can be initially challenging for counsellors, not least of all from a lack of knowledge.
when performative allyship goes away, therapy remains real
When past inclusive measures are revealed to be more about optics than conviction, people feel betrayed or unsafe. Counsellors provide space to explore those feelings.
compulsion in gaming
What is explored in therapy in relation to gaming depends on where the client is in terms of insight, motivation for change, and emotional safety.