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Introduction to LGB perspectives in psychological and psychotherapeutic theory, research and practice in the UK (2007)
Book Chapter

We are delighted to welcome readers to this collection of papers showcasing current developments in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) psychological and psychotherapeutic theory, research and practice in the United Kingdom. This is our second foray into... Read More about Introduction to LGB perspectives in psychological and psychotherapeutic theory, research and practice in the UK.

LGBT psychosocial theory and practice in the UK: A review of key contributions and current developments (2007)
Journal Article

This paper outlines the recent history of LGBT psychology and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom, focusing on key publications, and the current terrain, highlighting similarities and differences between the UK and the US contexts. The paper is divid... Read More about LGBT psychosocial theory and practice in the UK: A review of key contributions and current developments.

Through the glass ceiling-and back again: The experiences of two of the first non-medical directors of public health in England (2007)
Journal Article

In 2001, the English Department of Health announced a radical re-organisation of the NHS under the banner of 'shifting the balance of power'. As part of this re-organisation health authorities were abolished and the main NHS public health responsibil... Read More about Through the glass ceiling-and back again: The experiences of two of the first non-medical directors of public health in England.

Slippery slopes and the queer parenting Armageddon: normalising and radical responses to arguments about the importance of maternal and paternal influences in childrearing (2007)
Journal Article

In this commentary, I respond to Sir Mark Potter’s assertions about the importance of marriage as an institution and of maternal and paternal influences in childrearing. These are well-worn justifications for the denial of lesbian and gay rights, par... Read More about Slippery slopes and the queer parenting Armageddon: normalising and radical responses to arguments about the importance of maternal and paternal influences in childrearing.