Coming out as queer (which is an umbrella term used for people of sexual and gender minorities who are not cisgender and/or heterosexual) can feel very daunting. For most people, coming out to their parents may be the most important, … Read more
Eat Your Greens!
In my role as a parent, I often stress about feeding my child, or think about what to feed my child. I worry about providing healthy and nutritious options; about portions and timing; about educating, making it fun and pleasant. … Read more
Anxiety at work – How to deal with it – Part 2 of 2
In the previous blog we looked at what anxiety at works looks like and how it affects our daily work routine. Although recognising that you are feeling anxious at work is very important, it is essential to find some strategies … Read more
Anxiety at Work – Part 1 of 2
Do you lie awake at night worrying about the following work day? Do you second-guess your every move at work? Do you find yourself constantly thinking of how better it would be if you were doing something else? These are … Read more
5 tips to keep your mental health in check
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make … Read more
5 reasons why teachers are so important to your kid – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this two-part blog, I discussed two reasons why teachers are so important to your child. I spoke about teachers being able to provide parents with feedback about their child being in a different context. I … Read more
5 reasons why teachers are so important to your kid – Part 1 of 2
When I am about to start writing a blog, I would usually go into a reflection period where I spend some time to think about what the topic means to me and what my own experience of the subject is. … Read more
I’m trans and a drag queen
In 2013, Monica Beverly Hillz made headlines by being the first transgender female who came out in the hit reality show RuPaul’s drag race, a show showcasing drag queens to audiences across the globe. Sometime later, during an interview, RuPaul … Read more
The difficulty of opening up about my abortion
Abortion is a topic which is difficult to speak about due to the multifaceted views in relation to the; legality, morality, social perceptions and the psychological ramifications of having an abortion. However, let’s take a look at the definition of … Read more
Do I need to talk to my counsellor about my abortion?
As a Counsellor on the team the first thing I ask myself is ‘How do women actually feel after an abortion? and What are the facts and myths out there?’
Beware, there is lots of misleading research out there!… Read more