Sex work, mental health and access to therapy
How working conditions and stigma shape sex workers' mental health, why accessing care can be difficult
Vive Counselling
Psychology and counselling articles
Why people choose ethical non-monogamy
Why do people want open relationships or polyamory? The psychology behind ethical non-monogamy, from sexual exploration to connection and self-worth.
Self-critical perfectionism and the cost of conditional self-worth
Why success can still leave you feeling inadequate. Self-critical perfectionism, its links with depression and burnout, and how therapy can help.
Kink-Aware Therapy and the Psychology of BDSM
What research tells us about BDSM and mental health, and how kink-aware therapy approaches shame, consent and discussing sexual trauma in counselling.