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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

www.endo1000.com For any endo warriers in the UK. Uni of Edinburgh are doing some endo research

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Endo1000 | The UK-wide Endometriosis Research Project

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UK Polyamory Association @uk-poly-assoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Polyday is back! 19th of September in Battersea. Talks, workshops and an opportunity to meet folks in your community. polydaylondon.uk/2026/

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Polyday 2026 – A conference on polyamory and ENM

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Why do chronic illnesses have to be so.....chronic? 😅🫠

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 14/08/2026

The doctor who claimed that vaccines cause autism lost his medical license for faking for the study. But his lies and the damage he did to public health persist long after his paper was pulled. This is why science communication is so difficult; all it takes is one grifter.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ambiamory is the ability to be content in either monogamous or non-monogamous relationships. How I would describe it is: Non-monogamy is wanting and desiring romantic and/or sexual relationships with multiple people at the same time........

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What's a way chronic illness has impacted you that you weren't expecting? Mine is singing! If my fibro is flared, even slightly, my throat and lungs just don't work the same, so songs I can sing with ease on my good days become a challenge with a wobbly voice and bad breathing 🙃

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

My heart goes out to those impacted in Berlin Pride and to the wider queer community. I stand in mournful solidarity with my queer siblings 💚💔🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

When you see a spider in your house. Name it Cecil Remember Cecilia is also a name Then remember this song that you've not heard for 15+ years. Aren't brains fun! youtu.be/e5uei2AFEaQ

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Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia (Audio)

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Feeling the grief waves today..... So why I'm choosing to play a game about the after life is beyond me 😅 But I'm taking it slow. Doing gardening. Playing games. Chilling with my other dog. Drinking tea out my fave mug. Restoring my soul a little bit ✨️ How're you looking after you today? 💚

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I'm so fed up of seeing the "X is a mental illness" narrative. Just because you don't undersrand something or "agree" with it, doesn't make it a mental illness.

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UK Polyamory Association @uk-poly-assoc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

You can find out all about the UKPA, the work we do and how you can help by visiting our website. ukpolyamory.org

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UK Polyamory Association

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What is a safe space in therapy? 💚 Just because you deem yourself a "safe space" doesn't automatically mean that you are. Safety can look different for everyone, it can be fluid and relational. It can change depending on who's in front of you. www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/safe-sp...

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Diversity is beautiful. I know therapy can't remove the patriarchy, oppressive systems, and capitalism. But it can be a space to explore who you are and how you can live as your authentic self, however that looks. #therapy #emilyduffytherapy #audrelorde #quote #diversity

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Another amazing testimonial for my CPD 🎉 I'm blown away by the feedback I get for both of my CPD courses. I really do try to put my all into them, so it's amazing to get feedback like this. Check them out here - www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/courses

The CPD chronic illness course has been extremely interesting and incredibly eye opening. Emily is exceptionally knowledgeable and professional and has packed this course with so much relevant and helpful information. I would go so far as to say this course is of outstanding quality and feel grateful to have had the opportunity to complete it.

- Working with Chronically Ill Clients in Therapy

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How have I only just found Survival of the Thickest!? Loving it 💚🫶

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

New blog: What is a triad? 💚 The post explores what a triad is, the complexities and difficulties in having an ethical triad, how you might navigate in your relationship(s), and includes further resources too. Check it out now and let me know what you think #polyam #triads #emilyduffytherapy

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What is a Triad?

So, What is a Triad? A triad is a type of relationship found in non-monogamous dynamics. It is where 3 people are mutually dating each other. This can be a closed off triad/relationship where no...

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I was weirdly thinking about how I haven't done any content around non-monogamy in a while and started to write this only to realise it's #nonmonogamyweek this week!! This post looks at compersion, the trap in non-monogamous relationships, how to get out of the trap and then further resources.

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The Compersion Trap in Non-Monogamy

Compersion is sometimes called the opposite of jealousy in the non-monogamy world. Essentially it is feeling happy for someone else's happiness. But in non-monogamy there can feel like a pressure to f...

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My latest testimonial for Working with Chronically Ill Clients in Therapy 💚 "This is a really comprehensive course. offering well-researched content as well as practical information and a lived experience perspective. Highly recommended!"

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CPD Chronic Illness | Emily Duffy Therapy

CPD on working with Chronically ill clients which outlines the basics of chronic illness, living with chronic illness, stigma and intersectionality, ways of working and adjusting your practice.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

CW - pet loss, cancer, anticipatory grief I took some time off recently as I had to say goodbye to my Arty dog. He lost a 13 month battle with lymphoma. We did all we could, but unfortunately it was his time to rest.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It's disability pride month 💚 Disability isn't a slur or a bad word and yet growing up it always felt like it! There was an element of not to look or talk about disability, like it was taboo or lesser than. The kind of out of sight out of mind mentality.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It's here!!! 🥳🥳 My course is officially released after being reviewed and edited. Check it out here - www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/challenge-pa...

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It's £75, where it can be found, and that it is recommended by those who have reciewed it.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

You already exist and you matter 💚 Yes, it can be comforting and reassuring to jave validation from external sources. You don't need to stop accepting or that in. But you are valid regardless of that! You don't need that external validation in order for it to be valid. Be you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It's pride month you beautiful beings 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thinking about pride is bringing up a lot for me this year. It's always been a bittersweet feeling but with all that's going on in our world it feels especially heavy.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

To anyone who doubts the profound impact an online community can have and the impact of your words, check out "the remarkable life of Ibelin" So bittersweet 🥲

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Well it finally happened. Me: I've put my glasses somewhere! *frantically looking around* Partner: you're wearing them 🤦 😂😂😂 I full on belly laughed

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The type of therapist I am... I believe theories are guides not rulebooks. Theories are just that theories and approaches. They're not definitives. They're our best explanation for human experience based on somewhat scientific research

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I'm so chuffed 🥰 My CPD for Working with Chronically Ill Clients is currently being reviewed and I have had my first testimonial. This is such amazing feedback and it's made me even more excited to share it soon!!

"Whatever your starting position be it a chronically ill therapist, an able-bodied therapist, or any mental health practitioner working with chronically ill folx, this course will change your practice for the better. For me I loved the balance of research and self-reflection woven throughout the course. Having finished it, if someone was to ask me 'what do I need to know about working with chronicallv ill folx?', I would point them here"

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Someone with chronic pain is often in pain 24/7 If we verbalise our pain, it means PAAAIINNN If we actively can't hide the pain anymore e.g. are doubled over that means PPAAAAAIIIIIIIINNNNNN!!

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I love offering text based therapy options 💚 Some people really click with it in a way they weren't able to with "in person" therapy, whether video, phone, or face to face. See if email therapy is suitable for you here - www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/what-i-offer

I've found:
✨️ It can be so useful for people who are coming to therapy who've found other mediums of therapy haven't been effective and they have something specific they want to work on.
✨️ It tends to be a lot more directive and solution focused than in person therapy
✨️ It tends to be shorter term work

It works well for people who:
💚 Want therapy but can't get anywhere nor have a reliable internet connection for video
💚 Don't like to verbalise their emotions but don't mind writing them out
💚 Need flexibility in when they can attend - I still have a set time and day to send the email by but clients can write and send it any time before then!
💚 Don't have a space to talk out loud for sessions without being overheard

It's not so great for:
💔 People in crisis who need in person support (although most therapy isn't full crisis support)
💔 Don't have a space where people can't see your screen
💔 People who struggle to wait on responses and want to respond immediately
💔 Wanting someone to guide you through things in real time e.g. doing a therapy exercise in session like breathing exercises.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New blog post - A guide to endometriosis 💚 It's been 4 weeks exactly since my laparoscopy and I wanted to detail the challenges and journey of what it's like to live with endo!! Lemme know what you think below and if there's anything more you'd like to know!! 💫

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It's been 3 weeks since my surgery 😳 I am still very much recovering but I am looking forward to seeing clients again next week! I have had lots of rest with my dogs and getting sent care packages by family 🥰

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

You can take all that pressure off yourself in therapy 💚 **Obviously there is nuance to this post and it is dependent on finding a therapist you feel safe(r) with and comfortable with.** There are so many things you don't need to do in therapy.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Up to 44 thousand words for my CPD course 😅 Still have one module to go and then need to put it all together with summaries and extra bits and I really want to get it done tomorrow before my surgery......🙈🙈🙈🙈 Who thinks I can get it done?? 🙋‍♀️

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

You are not a failure for having chronic illnesses or disability You are not a failure for living in a bigger body You are not a failure for having limited capacity You are not a failure. Society is failing you.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Have written 49 pages (18000ish words) worth of content for my CPD on working with Chronically Ill Clients so far and I'm only just hitting half way 😳🥳

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I've been trapped under Arty, one of my dogs, for the last 3 hours, so I decided to write and finish a blog post from my drafts 😂 So here it is, my top tips for PP going through my experience, pros and cons, top tips, and further resources 💚 Check it out and let me know what you think!

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Top tips for private practice

Thankfully, I felt ready and able to do this with my previous roles and experience in safeguarding and support services. Honestly, I haven't looked back, and now with my chronic illnesses a paid job j...

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

New blog post out - Chronic Illness Grief It looks at: What chronic illness grief is, how it can show up, what it can look like, and how we can manage it. www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/chronic... #grief #loss #chronicillness #spoonie #emilyduffytherapy

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Chronic Illness Grief

Looking at chronic illness grief, breaking down what this is, how it can show up, and how we can cope with it.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Plumping up sofa cushions + slipknot = fun stress relief 😂💚

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Random thought that came to me this morning as I was remembering working in retail/cafés - What if counselling membership bodies did a mystery client scheme, similar to the mystery shoppers 😅

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

My new blog post explores what we consider good enough to be, how it can impact our life and self percetion, and how we can challenge the belief of "I'm not good enough" www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/what-is...

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What is good enough?

What is good enough? We explore this question and ways to challenge the negative thinking and core belief.

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Had my hair cut for the first time in over a year 🫣 Getting my hair cut always falls down my priorities, it can be hard to remember or have the energy with chronic illnesses and just life itself. I also just forget how long it's been as well as how good it feels after 😅

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Emily Duffy Therapy @emilyduffytherapy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Tell me your dog's clingy without telling me..... Made me laugh as he's rested his head on my hand as I'm typing this 😂😂

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