Diverse group of people smiling Most of us were never taught how to talk about desire. We were taught, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways, strict relationship structures and that wanting someone outside of our relationship was something to hide, feel ashamed of, or simply ignore. But what if the conversation itself — however uncomfortable — could actually bring you closer to your partner? Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is an umbrella term for relationship structures where all partn

diverse group of people holding hands If you've ever sat in a therapist's room and felt like you had to explain yourself before you could even begin — justify who you are, translate your experience, soften the edges of your identity to make it easier for someone else to hold — you'll know how exhausting that is. And how much it gets in the way of the actual work. Inclusive counselling starts from a different place. It begins with the assumption that you are the expert on your