<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Emily Duffy Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am an integrative therapist working remotely in the UK via video ,email, or phone call. I am GSRD, ND, and fat affirming in my work.]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:40:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Illness in Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to navigate chronic illness in relationships]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/chronic-illness-in-relationships</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670927fa38c77f1c0eef1172</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENM]]></category><category><![CDATA[How to cope with]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:49:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b4b10c2f6853414d8b3414b69fb7026b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Types of Grief (And Why Loss Isn't Just About Death)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are so many different types of grief and I'm going to go through 8 different types to give more of an overview of how we can experience grief in our life and try to take the "taboo" away from a universal experience.]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/types-of-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a672909388acffd1e3a7cac</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[loss]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6cbebab7324e4a35845f4dd3bb2d032a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes a safe space in therapy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is so common nowadays to see therapists advertising themselves as someone who holds a safe space for their clients, but what does that actually mean? ]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/safe-space-in-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58e0ce2e44f6e014a55c4e</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:47:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_98246b1b25b140258488847d5170fd22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Triad?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 none of the 3 individuals date anyone else outside of each other, or it could be an open triad where they still date other people outside of the triad dynamic. ]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/what-is-a-triad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5390c11f3b88f8a4ec0d3e</guid><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENM]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:59:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ea4eb_a7a6be2e037042a696240511d17e2dde~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Compersion Trap in Non-Monogamy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 feel it even when you don't feel it naturally.]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/the-compersion-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d48e624d6803bed6abd58</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENM]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ea4eb_548d8228c0f34b2783d8ca3dfcbe123e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_802,h_792,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Guide to Endometriosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[After my latest laparoscopy I wanted to create a blog post on endometriosis (endo) in more detail around what it is, it's impact through symptoms, diagnosis process, and how to manage it. So here it is! ]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/a-guide-to-endometriosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5e6da808bacbfb074832f</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[How to cope with]]></category><category><![CDATA[chronic illness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:47:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ea4eb_18192012149e40f2b8500d59ed56cbb4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_526,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Tips for starting in Private Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 just wouldn't be suitable for me anymore. So, now I'm passing what I have learned in this process onto others who maybe aren't as sure.]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/top-tips-for-starting-in-private-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c6db4e9c95827cb91666b0</guid><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:06:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Illness Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking at chronic illness grief, breaking down what this is, how it can show up, and how we can cope with it.]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/chronic-illness-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bed95c4d56f917b0220c94</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[How to cope with]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:03:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ef48dfbad71d47c183109e191df6dcd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is good enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is good enough? We explore this question and ways to challenge the negative thinking and core belief.]]></description><link>https://www.emilyduffytherapy.co.uk/post/what-is-good-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995eb60d27f7ec71d891055</guid><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sexuality]]></category><category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category><category><![CDATA[ENM]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ea4eb_63a2fc645bc34063b8921f6ee00429d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Intersectionality in Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Intersectionality? How Assumptions play into the work? So how do we work with Intersectionality in Therapy? As the therapist As the client What is Intersectionality? 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There are absolutely some benefits in AI and how it can be used, but it does also have some pretty serious downfalls and limitations too.
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