As a therapist, I often sit with people who feel exhausted in ways they can’t quite explain. In my work with LGBTQ+ clients — and in my own life as a gay man — I see how chronic stress linked to identity can shape mental health in ways that are sometimes less than obvious. As a gay man, I often recognise that exhaustion in my own body too. It’s the tiredness that comes not just from life’s usual demands, but from navigating a world that wasn’t designed with you or me in mind.

At the end of last year, I had a fantastic time talking to the lovely Izzy over at the Chronically Offline Podcast. The title of the episode is 'Therapists are people too', and I really enjoyed the opportunity to talk about my journey in therapy training, along with some discussion of boundaries, burnout, the moments where I cannot stay 'neutral', and plenty more.

Two people sharing a coffee WHAT ARE PERSONAL PRONOUNS AND WHY DO THEY MATTER? In English, whether we realise it or not, people frequently refer to us using pronouns when speaking about us. Often, when speaking of a singular human in the third person, these pronouns have a gender implied -- such as “he” to refer to a man/boy or “she” to refer to a woman/girl. These associations are not always accurate or helpful. Often, people make assumptions about the gender of another pers

As a person‑centred counsellor, I get asked: “What is person‑centred counselling?” To put it simply, it’s a way of working with you that respects your individuality, your feelings, and your innate ability to move towards growth and healing.