Charlene Robinson Counselling & Psychotherapy

06/12/2025

Got a never ending to-do list in the run up to Christmas?
Put 'rest' near the top 🥰

04/12/2025

Ever wondered what impact you make on others?

It's something I reflect on often, both in my personal world, and professional life as a counsellor and supervisor.

30/11/2025

I refuse to believe that inequality is inevitable or desirable.

29/11/2025

Not counselling related.... more public service...

Popcorn & chocolate m&ms are a thing! 😋💕😋

28/11/2025

I almost definitely 'human'. And know that my clients and supervisees are too.

It's OK to be human with me, and I'll be human with you. Let's be unsure at times & make mistakes together.

26/11/2025

Counsellors and supervisors talk a lot about self care, so I thought I'd share pictures of some of what works for me.

Dancing (I love a day festival 💃🏽)
Getting outside (having a dog helps with motivation🐶)
Eating out (it always feels like a treat 😋)
Spin class (I never regret going 🚴🏽‍♀️)

What works for you?

23/11/2025

Recognising and valuing our complex identities, along with those we support, is vital. Our identities are multifaceted, involving race, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, as Kimberlé Crenshaw's concept of intersectionality highlights. By acknowledging these layers, we foster inclusivity, celebrating our diverse identities.

No-one is 'less than' because of their difference.

09/11/2025

I'd always thought about this quote as being about a personal journey, but now I think about it as being about professional journeys too.

Like a lot of other counsellors I came to the profession later in my working life, having already qualified as a social worker, and having an established career in drug and alcohol treatment.

To others it didn't make sense that I wanted to retrain. I already had lots of qualifications, I was already supporting people.

Once qualified, and with years of client experience, it doesn't make sense to some that I have no desire to teach or run courses, or write articles or books.

I now supervise trainee and qualified counsellors, alongside my client work.

This is my journey.
It doesn't have to make sense to everyone else - it only has to make sense to me.

What has your professional journey been like?

06/11/2025

Counsellors - you know that clients reach out for support for many different reasons, and it is likely that you have a niche in a certain area that means that you are a specialist in your field. And you will be aware that not every client will experience bereavement, divorce, redundancy etc, in the same way.

Societal, structural and cultural differences will all have an impact; and they are in turn impacted by someone's identity.

Intersectionality helps us to understand the unique experience of each client, by providing a framework to consider ways in which they are relatively powerful, and also ways in which they may experience oppression (both of which may be out of awareness).

If you would like the opportunity to consider your clients in this way, I currently have a couple of vacancies for new supervisees - drop me a message, or have a look at my website to find out more - link in bio.

03/11/2025

30/10/2025

I'm back at work after a week off.
Feeling refreshed & rejuvenated 😀

19/10/2025

I'm out of office this week

If you want to work with me - leave a message via my website and I'll get back to you

www.charlenerobinson.co.uk