LGBT laws

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Do you know your LGBTQ history?

As a counsellor working in the LGBTQ community, it’s so important we think about LGBTQ history. The timeline shows a very brief whistle

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Gay shame - Part 2

I don’t remember ever feeling safe to be openly gay. There were no out gay teachers in any of the 3 schools I taught in. Being in Brighton I

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Gay shame – part 1

Gay shame is a central theme in the Channel 4’s It’s a Sin. Shame seriously affected the lives of the characters in this drama which was set

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Suicide in the counselling room

LGBTQ people are, sadly, statistically at higher risk of suicide. Did you know? 46% of trans people had suicidal thoughts in the last year

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Trans clients? 4 Things you need To know as a counsellor

LGBTQ clients, particularly those who are transgender are quite rightly very wary of professionals. It is quite likely your clients will

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LGBT History Month

February is LGBT History Month. Every year since its inception in 2005, events take place across the UK to raise awareness and celebrate the