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Why do we sometimes run towards them? Over the years, I’ve noticed how easy it is for people—including myself at times—to overlook warning signs in relationships. Sometimes those red flags even feel comforting, because they echo patterns we’ve known since childhood or...

Sometimes, it can feel almost impossible to step back from other people’s chaos. You might notice yourself getting pulled into drama that isn’t really yours to manage, leaving you drained and overstretched. These patterns often have deep roots. They might come from...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking things like, “I’m not good enough… people will leave me… I’m unlovable… I’m useless”? These kinds of thoughts are what we call negative core beliefs. They’re the deep-down messages we carry about ourselves, and even though they...

Chemsex can feel like an escape, a way to connect, or a quick release from stress — but it can also bring challenges: strained relationships, health concerns, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that don’t feel right anymore. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental...

Gender, sex, and relationship therapy (GSRD) is an emergent psychotherapy building on the affirmative traditions of relational and humanistic schools and harnessing some of the techniques of third-wave cognitive behavioural therapy. The approach is crucial in...

In today’s fast-paced, comparison-driven world, it's easy to get distracted by what others are doing. “Staying in your lane” means focusing on your own path—your goals, your healing, and your personal growth—without being pulled into the noise of outside expectations...

Transphobic curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity. It really feels like the UK is going backwards. I grew up in the section 28 era and it makes me feel sad and angry that this new guidance is an echo of my past. I...

On Saturday I popped down to Sackville Gardens to have some fun at Sparkle Weekend. For those who don't know, Sparkle Weekend is a free, family-friendly festival in Manchester, celebrating diversity and the trans, non binary and gender non-conforming community....

More LGBTQ+ couples have been exploring the idea of consensual non-monogamy—whether that means polyamory, opening up a relationship, or something uniquely their own. For some, it’s a way to deepen connection, explore personal growth, or embrace a broader understanding...