28/10/2026
Two very different conditions. Two journeys that deserve recognition in the same Month. 🩷💙
October brings awareness to both Breast Cancer and Dysautonomia, but for me, these aren’t just awareness campaigns.
They’re personal because of the people I have the privilege of treating.
I’ve treated clients who have survived breast cancer, each with their own story of treatment, recovery and the physical and emotional challenges that can continue long after treatment ends.
I also currently treat clients living with Dysautonomia, a condition affecting the autonomic nervous system. It can impact things we often take for granted, like heart rate, blood pressure, temperature regulation and simply being able to get through an ordinary day.
While these conditions are very different, something they share is that you can’t always see what someone is going through.
Recovery isn’t always straightforward. Symptoms aren’t always visible. And some days, simply showing up takes more effort than anyone realises.
Working with these clients has given me a genuine appreciation for the resilience, patience and determination involved, but also the importance of listening, understanding and adapting care to the individual.
These experiences continue to shape me as a therapist, encouraging me to keep learning, ask questions and look beyond the diagnosis to the individual and how I can support them.
To my clients, and to everyone navigating life after breast cancer or living with Dysautonomia, I see the challenges you face, and I have enormous respect for your journey.
This isn’t just about awareness. It’s about the people behind the diagnosis. 🩷💙