Blog – Rachel Kaye
A place where I write about queer-affirmative therapy and how to help anxiety, improve relationships and build confidence.
How can we stop letting our inner critic get in the way of creativity? What drawing a poop taught me about perfectionism
There’s something about making art that always teaches me something about perfectionism. This summer I thought I’d try and create a new sketching habit. I had a vision of myself with my sketchbook in my garden in the sunshine. I’d imagined a relaxing...
What’s the point of therapy when the world is on fire? Therapy and activism
Image credit: KC Green's web comic strip "On Fire" The current political climate, where racist and transphobic narratives and policies become stronger here and abroad, has had many therapists (re)-reflecting on the place and role of therapy. It’s not just...
Why getting a pet can be stressful – pets and your attachment style
It’s generally pretty well known that having a child can bring up buried mental health and attachment issues, but far less has been said about how getting a pet can do the same. Obviously, having a pet is different to having a child, but there are some crossovers in...
5 advantages of having lgbtq+ therapy online
This blog is for you if you've been weighing up the benefits of in person therapy v’s seeing a therapist online and struggling to make a decision on which type of therapy might be the best fit. Working online isn’t suitable in all cases, but this blog highlights some...
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I’m Rachel
I’m a therapist based in Shipley (near Bradford and Leeds). I work with people who have always felt different in some way to help them improve relationships, manage anxiety and build confidence.
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