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Fertility Counselling in the UK: What to Expect and Key Considerations
Following my Advanced Fertility Counsellor training last week with the British Infertility Counselling Association, I wanted to write...
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Feb 63 min read
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Endometriosis- what to expect from a Diagnostic Laparoscopy
It's been an age since I spoke a bout anything to do with Endometriosis or Adenomyosis, so since I've just had my 2nd laparoscopy I...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
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How to Feel Your Feelings: A Guide to Emotional Awareness
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of truly feeling our emotions. We often suppress or ignore our feelings,...
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
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I'm Coming Out! A Guide for LGBTQ+ Individuals and the people who love them
Coming out is a deeply personal and often complex journey for LGBTQ+ individuals. It can be both liberating and challenging, as it...
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Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Heal Your Mind and Heart: The Power of Journaling
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, finding solace and healing for the mind and heart has become more important than ever. One...
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Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Where to get Support
I know that private counselling is not always accessible for everyone, due to financial reasons or other, so I wanted to share a list I...
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Aug 8, 20245 min read
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Understanding Coercive Control
In recent years, coercive control has gained recognition as a pervasive and insidious form of abuse. It is also a criminal offense....
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Aug 5, 20244 min read
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The Challenges of Waiting for an ADHD Assessment
The waiting period for an ADHD assessment can be uniquely challenging for individuals affected by this condition. ADHD, or...
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Jul 25, 20244 min read
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Understanding ADHD and Its Impacts on Mental Health
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide....
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Jul 14, 20243 min read
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The Psychology of Heartbreak
Like any other emotion, love has many levels to it; we can go from the shallowest form to the deepest. How far we want to go is a...
gemmasands
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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Adult survivors of childhood abuse
As a therapist, I often witness the profound impact childhood abuse and neglect leave on individuals well into adulthood. These...
gemmasands
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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Let's Talk About Sex: Fetish and Kink
🔞What an interesting night last night 🔞 with @drbisbey @seedtalks⛓️ You might have watched Open House: The Great Sex Experiment on...
gemmasands
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Meaning Making
I was having a chat with the CEO of my new job the other day, and I spoke about the difference I have experienced coming from a Cancer...
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Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Honoring and Healing your Inner Child
I know..pretty cute right?! I loved that singing Mother Goose, you used to lift up her wing and put a cassette tape in and she would read...
gemmasands
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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Overwhelm and Neurodiversity
Most people get overwhelmed or burnt out at some point in life, but the risk is higher for people with ADHD, ASD, or other neurodivergent...
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Oct 18, 20232 min read
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Anticipatory Grief
A bit of a heavy one this morning, but something that feels important to talk about as it's something that all of us will go through at...
gemmasands
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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Journal Prompts
Journalling is a great tool for getting to know yourself better, here are some prompts to get you started on your self-reflection journey...
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Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Starting therapy- what to expect
So, you've decided to start therapy as there is something you feel you need to talk through with someone who can help, who will really...
gemmasands
May 31, 20234 min read
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