Emotional Respite Disability Counselling Service

An artist begins a new tattoo, carefully outlining a detailed design on a forearm. For many years, my body felt like it was no longer mine. After enduring medicalised trauma, countless procedures, invasive treatments, and the overwhelming sense of being more a patient than a person, I found myself disconnected from the very vessel that carried me through life. The loss of bodily autonomy stretched beyond physical pain; it seeped deep into my identity. As the founder of Emotio

Caring for someone with a disability or chronic illness is a journey filled with love, dedication, and often, unexpected challenges. It’s...

Disability, Mental Health, and Society's Double Standards Disability and Mental Health Living with a disability can present unique...

This July, as we mark Disability Pride Month, we are reminded of the rallying cry that has echoed across decades of disability rights...

As someone who has lived independently for nearly 30 years while needing 24-hour care, I’ve become deeply aware of how profoundly our...

A woman is seated comfortably on the floor of her cozy, sunlit living room, concentrating on her laptop. Her prosthetic leg is visible;...

We are publishing a series of blogs on  Affinityhub.uk  regarding disability terminology. We know this can be a complex area for disabled...

In our second blog, Dr. Joanna Griffin writes from a parent carer perspective on the language surrounding disability, both in her...

We are publishing a series of blogs on Affinityhub.uk regarding disability terminology.

Mental health support for individuals with visual impairments is an essential aspect of navigating the emotional and psychological...

For many women with cerebral palsy, the journey through ageing presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing...

The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of successful therapy. Research shows that a strong therapeutic alliance leads to better...

1. Inclusion When mental health services actively represent disability, they naturally become more inclusive. This ensures that the...

As a society, we often take our health for granted. Realistically we will all experience ill health or disability at some point in our...

After reading February's Therapy Today I reflected on the article entitled "Time to Flex" by Sally Brown. This article discussed how we...