Introduction As a therapist, I proudly identify as an anti-oppressive practitioner. This isn’t just a professional stance—it’s deeply rooted in my values and informs how I work with clients every day. In this blog I will explore: What Is Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP)? Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) originates from social care and challenges systemic inequalities perpetuated by […]

Introduction Intercountry, or International, adoption has often been romanticized as a noble act—rescuing children from poverty, war, or unstable conditions, and giving them a "better life." However, this narrative can sometimes overshadow a more troubling reality: the complicity of governments, falsified records, deceitful practices involving birth families, and in some cases, the outright abduction of […]

Introduction For a long time, I didn’t know there was a word or label that described the life I was living as a child. All I knew was that in my family, nothing was permanent. Every couple of years, I’d find myself falling asleep surrounded by boxes, with ‘we’ll miss you’ cards tightly packed away, […]

Racism can be more than just discrimination—it can develop into a form of trauma that profoundly impacts mental health. In counselling and psychotherapy, recognising racism as a traumatic experience is essential for providing effective support to those affected. Recent events, like the riots in the UK fuelled by anti-immigration and Islamophobic rhetoric, highlight the pervasive […]

I recently read Lisa Nan Joo’s piece about her experience as a transracial adoptee. She described her experience as belonging to a "Liminal Space." As a transracial and intercountry adoptee, and an adult third culture kid (ATCK), this description resonated with me. I don’t feel like I belong to any one culture or nationality, and […]

I am adopted, and last week it was my birthday. For a long time, I didn’t talk to people about the negative parts of being adopted, of being relinquished through abandonment and growing up with no information about my first, or biological, family. The reality is though, that I am both a transracial and intercountry […]

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Introduction Living abroad or spending an extended period in a different country can be both exciting and challenging. However, culture shock is a common experience for those finding themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. Having worked extensively with people through all stages of relocation, I’ve seen firsthand the significant impact culture shock can have on mental health. […]

Moving, relocating, and 'starting again' has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have moved 11 times internationally, and have had over 10 addresses in the last ten years. It has been exhausting! And I know that I am not alone in this demographic. More and more people […]