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The Therapy Diaries

The Therapy Diaries 3 | EMDR

I’d like to start today’s post with a massive thank you - I’ve had so many lovely comments from you all on the Therapy Diaries series and it means so much that you’re enjoying it. At times it hasn’t been easy to write, but I’m hoping to raise awareness on the different types of therapies… Continue reading The Therapy Diaries 3 | EMDR

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Music & Podcasts

My Favourite Songs Right Now | World Music Day 2020

Sunday 21st June was World Music Day, so I thought today I would honour the occasion with a special post. Music plays a pretty big part of my life, as I’m sure it does for all of us. I have playlists for pretty much everything - an anxiety playlist, a getting ready playlist, a cry… Continue reading My Favourite Songs Right Now | World Music Day 2020

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The Therapy Diaries

The Therapy Diaries 2 | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure

My last post in this series looked at my time with the school counselling service to help deal with my anxiety issues and my emetophobia. This time, I’m looking at my first ever experience of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which happened during the few months before I went to university. Disclaimer: I am not a… Continue reading The Therapy Diaries 2 | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure

6 Reads in 6 Months - January to June 2020
Books, Film & Music

6 Reads in 6 Months: January to June 2020

As we enter June, it’s time for another 6 Reads in 6 Months post! It doesn’t feel like that long ago I was putting together my last one, but I guess the last few months have all merged anyway with everything going on. Since I rediscovered my love of reading last year, I’ve been determined… Continue reading 6 Reads in 6 Months: January to June 2020

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The Therapy Diaries

The Therapy Diaries 1 | School Counselling

You may be surprised to know that I’ve had A LOT of therapy. Or you might not. Since the age of probably around 14 or so, I’ve had some form of help for my mental health, and this has been in various forms. Enough of which to come up with a full blog series anyway.… Continue reading The Therapy Diaries 1 | School Counselling

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Monthly Wrap Ups

May 2020 Wrap Up

I don’t know about anyone else, but despite the fact we’ve been in lockdown for the whole thing, May has actually been a pretty fast month. As of the 1st June, we're allowed to meet in small groups of 6 as long as it's outdoors. Great for those gagging to get the BBQ out, not… Continue reading May 2020 Wrap Up