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Reflections & resources

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Chronic Illness & Rare Disease

When Illness Changes Who You Are

Most conversations about chronic illness are about the body. This is about what happens to your sense of who you are when your body stops being something you can take for granted.

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Grief & Loss

Grief and Loss, The Compassion Approach

Grief isn't something to fix or rush through. Instead, it's a deeply personal journey, one that moves slowly and unpredictably.

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Inside the Therapy Room

Healing Through the Body

Have you ever noticed how your chest tightens when you're anxious, or how your shoulders tense up when you're under stress? The body has a language of its own.

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Emotional Wellbeing, Trauma & Healing

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Young People

Therapy for young people aged 14 to 24. In my work with young people, especially those navigating complex trauma, I've learned to look beyond the behaviour.

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