LGBTQ+ Experiences

Recently, actor Jonathan Bailey shared something powerful. At school, he did not feel safe being himself. Being gay was not accepted or celebrated. He described it as feeling like he was in a 'straight jacket'. It is a strong image and one that reflects how many queer young people have felt, often in silence, and how the impact of homophobia at school can continue into adulthood. Why his words matter Even though times have changed to an extent, the effects of school-based hom

So often, queer people are told that everything’s fine now — that equality has been achieved and the fight is over. But the truth is, many of us still carry the emotional legacy of growing up in a world that said we were wrong. In this post, I reflect on Adam James Cohen’s Psychology Today article about chronic shame as complex trauma, and why naming it is a vital step towards healing. When I came across Adam James Cohen’s Psychology Today article, Chronic Shame: A Complex

Therapy can feel daunting if you have spent years being told your identity is wrong or not valid. In this blog I share what LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy means, why I chose to work in this way, and how it can help create a safe space for people to explore who they are with acceptance and compassion.