Intersectionality, Sexuality and Psychological Therapies - Working with
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Diversity
Book description
This book explores the diversity in lesbian, gay, and bisexual lives,
with the aim of opening up therapists' understanding of this diversity
so that they can work in an ethical, supportive and non-discriminatory
way with these individuals.
- Offers a comprehensive look at diversity within LGB populations,
including the interactions between different areas of social
difference using contemporary approaches
- Focuses on the practitioner, illustrating concepts with vignettes
and case studies for implementing practical applications
- Emphasizes gender balance, fully exploring both male and female
perspectives on each topic
- Encompasses different perspectives, including critical health
psychology, discursive psychology, intersectionality, critical and
cultural theory, and post-colonial discourse, while remaining
accessible to all
Dr. Roshan
das Nair
works as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Nottingham
University Hospitals NHS Trust, and at the University of Nottingham. He
has previously worked in the areas of sex, sexuality, and HIV/AIDS in
Zambia and India. He is a board member of the Nottingham Sexual Health
Providers forum and was the editor-in-chief of the Psychology of
Sexualities Review of the British Psychological Society's Psychology of
Sexualities Section. He is also their representative on The
International Network on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns and
Transgender Issues in Psychology.
Dr. Catherine Butler has worked in HIV and Sexual Health her
entire career, and most recently was Consultant Clinical Psychologist
for Infection & Immunology at Barts & The London Hospital
Trust. Her previous publications and academic interests include
co-editing the book Sex, Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice,
editing special editions of The Psychologist, Lesbian and Gay
Psychology Review, Clinical Psychology Forum and numerous book
chapters and articles on the topics of minority sexualities, sexual
assault, HIV, working with interpreters, and personal/professional integration
