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gemmasands
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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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gemmasands
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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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gemmasands
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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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gemmasands
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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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gemmasands
Aug 8, 20245 min read
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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gemmasands
Aug 5, 20244 min read
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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gemmasands
Jul 25, 20244 min read
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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gemmasands
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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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gemmasands
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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...
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gemmasands
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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...
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gemmasands
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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...
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gemmasands
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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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gemmasands
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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...
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gemmasands
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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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gemmasands
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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...
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gemmasands
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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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gemmasands
May 31, 20234 min read
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...
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