Caring for Yourself as a Self-Employed Psychologist
Dr Tanya Banfield Chartered Forensic Psychologist Envelope Linkedin-in As a chartered psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful and demanding this work can be, especially when working independently. Supporting others, particularly in areas involving trauma and transference, places unique demands on your emotional resilience. Looking after your well-being isn’t just important; it’s essential. Below are some […]
Why It’s Okay to Walk Away from Companies That Don’t Share Your Values
Dr Tanya BanfieldChartered Forensic Psychologist Envelope Linkedin-in As an independent psychologist, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: not every opportunity is worth taking. Even if a company offers you regular work or good pay, it still might not be the right fit if it doesn’t match your professional values, especially when […]
Why LGBT+ Inclusion Matters to Beyond the Question
Dr Tanya BanfieldChartered Forensic Psychologist Envelope Linkedin-in Each June, Pride Month offers a moment to reflect on progress, acknowledge ongoing struggles, and celebrate the beauty and strength of LGBT+ communities. But at Beyond the Question, inclusion isn’t just an annual focus. It’s a core value embedded in how we work, who we work with, and […]
Witnessing the Unspeakable: Gaza, Sensory Trauma, and the Challenge of Double Empathy
Dr Tanya BanfieldChartered Forensic Psychologist Envelope Linkedin-in The genocide unfolding in Gaza is not just a political crisis or a humanitarian emergency — it is a sensory and psychological rupture. Entire families erased. Cities leveled. Children orphaned in seconds. The scale and intensity of this violence reverberates far beyond borders and news cycles; it lives […]
Autistic Empathy and the Misunderstood Kindness of the Quiet Few
Dr Tanya BanfieldChartered Forensic Psychologist Envelope Linkedin-in There’s a persistent myth in our culture that those who are kind, emotionally attuned, and deeply empathetic must be surrounded by others, thrive socially, and always be included. But for many autistic people, especially those whose empathy runs deeper than most can grasp, the opposite is often true. […]
When Silence Endangers Lives: A Victim’s Perspective on Stalking and Systemic Failure
In January 2025, the tragic murder of college lecturer Claire Chick in Plymouth shook the nation and prompted Devon and Cornwall Police to make public commitments to urgently review their handling of stalking cases. Interim Chief Constable Jim Vaughan solemnly vowed to “reduce harm to victims of stalking” and “review all outstanding stalking offences across the force.”
But for victims like me, nearly three months later, the reality on the ground tells a very different story. One of broken promises, silence, and bureaucratic indifference.