Affirming Therapy & Supervision
That deep, aching feeling of regret for not coming out sooner is a story I hear often in my practice. It can feel like a shadow, a quiet grief for a life you imagine you could have, or should have, lived. Many people who came out late in life describe a profound sense of loss, … Read More
There’s a quiet moment that often follows the seismic shift of coming out later in life, especially after a long-term heterosexual marriage. The big conversations have been had, the practicalities of separation are underway, and you find yourself in a new, unfamiliar space. It’s a space that can hold two profound, seemingly contradictory feelings at … Read More
If you grew up as a gay man in the UK during the 1980s or 90s, you might feel as though you’re carrying something that your peers are not. It isn’t always a loud or obvious burden. Often, it’s a quiet hum of anxiety in relationships, a lingering sense of being an imposter, or a … Read More
You open the app. That familiar grid of faces appears. For a moment, there’s a flicker of hope – a new message and the possibility of connection, a fun chat, a date, maybe even something more. But it’s often followed by a familiar, sinking feeling. The endless swiping, the conversations that go nowhere, the profiles … Read More
It often starts as a quiet whisper. Perhaps it’s a feeling you get watching a certain film, a pang of recognition in a book, or a quiet moment of reflection when the house is empty. For years, maybe decades, you’ve pushed it down. You’ve built a life, followed a path, and done what was expected. … Read More