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Autoimmune Awareness Month: The Link Between Chronic Illness, Trauma & Emotional Health
March is Autoimmune Awareness Month , a time to raise awareness about conditions that affect millions of people—particularly women....
Mar 62 min read

Welcoming 2025: Sustainable Growth Over Quick Fixes
As we step into the new year, it’s natural to think about resolutions, goals, and fresh starts. But how often do these resolutions truly las
Jan 102 min read


Caring for yourself during the 'holiday' season with a chronic illness
The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those managing chronic illness
Dec 10, 20243 min read


What Is Parts Work in Therapy? Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
At its core, IFS views the psyche as a dynamic system of "parts," each with unique roles, rather than a fixed whole.
Nov 22, 20243 min read


What is Process Work? Uncovering the Wisdom in Life’s Disturbances
Process work, is a unique approach to personal growth that sees life’s disturbances, like illness as doors into our subconscious.
Nov 1, 20242 min read

What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy helps release trauma stored in the body by creating safety to feel and process past sensations.
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Meet Lucy: The Path to Healing Trauma and Chronic Illness
At Embody Counselling, I combine my personal journey with my professional expertise to help individuals reconnect with their bodies.
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Trauma, chronic Illness, and why it's not 'all in your head’.
In our journey toward healing, it's essential to challenge outdated perspectives on trauma. The conventional understanding often suggests...
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Psychotherapy for Chronic Illness and Disease
Research shows that trauma is more likely to manifest as soma (body) symptoms than as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Body...
Oct 31, 20235 min read
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