EDI & Anti-Oppressive Practice Agreement

Celestial Soul is committed to creating therapeutic and group spaces that are inclusive, anti-oppressive and respectful of difference.

My practice recognises the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and also acknowledges that discrimination and oppression can operate through intersecting experiences of race, gender, sexuality, disability, neurodivergence, class, relationship structure and other aspects of identity.

I recognise that creating safer and more inclusive spaces requires more than simply intending not to discriminate. It requires ongoing reflection, learning and willingness to recognise and challenge our own assumptions and biases.

Within individual therapy

You do not need to educate me about, justify or defend your sexuality, gender, relationship structure, kink or other aspects of your identity.

Therapy is also a space where difficult thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences may emerge. These can be explored with curiosity and without shame. However, discriminatory, abusive, threatening or harassing behaviour towards me or others is not accepted as part of the therapeutic relationship.

Where something occurs that impacts the safety or integrity of our work, I will aim to address it openly and therapeutically where appropriate. I also reserve the right to pause or end our work where behaviour compromises safety or professional boundaries.

Within groups, workshops and events

Participants are asked to contribute to an environment in which other people's identities, experiences and boundaries are respected.

Please do not make assumptions about another person's gender, sexuality, pronouns, relationship structure, disability, sexual preferences, reproductive choices or other aspects of their identity.

Please respect the privacy of others. Personal experiences or identifying information shared within groups, workshops or events should not be shared outside the space without that person's explicit consent. Please also respect the co-created agreements made within each group space.

Never out another person. Someone else's sexuality, gender identity or personal experiences are not yours to disclose without their consent.

Racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, misogyny, harassment, bullying and other discriminatory behaviour will be taken seriously. Where harm occurs, my first priority will be the safety and wellbeing of the person affected.

Where appropriate, there may be space for reflection, accountability, education and repair. Serious behaviour, or behaviour that makes a space unsafe for others, may result in someone being asked to leave or their work with Celestial Soul being ended.

My commitment

Anti-oppressive practice also requires something from me.

I am committed to ongoing learning, supervision and reflection on my own identities, privileges, biases and areas of limitation. I will not always get everything right, and I welcome respectful feedback where something within my practice has caused harm or exclusion.

My intention is not to create spaces in which nobody ever makes a mistake. It is to create spaces where difference is respected, harm is taken seriously, boundaries matter, and we remain willing to learn.

If you have a concern or experience harm

If you experience or witness discrimination, harassment, bullying or other harmful behaviour within a Celestial Soul session, group, workshop or event, I encourage you to raise this with me where you feel able to.

Your safety and wellbeing will be prioritised. I will take concerns seriously and consider what response is appropriate to the circumstances, which may include addressing the behaviour directly, creating space for reflection and repair where appropriate, or ending someone's participation where safety or professional boundaries have been compromised.

If your concern relates to something I have said or done, you are also welcome to raise this with me directly. I am committed to reflecting on feedback, taking accountability where appropriate and using supervision to support ethical practice.

Information about making a formal complaint regarding counselling practice will also be available in my client agreement and through the relevant professional body once my registration is confirmed.