Despite a quality service offered by many counsellors and psychotherapists, two main findings from Cordelia Galgut’s research into the experiences of lesbians in therapy give cause for concern A while ago, I completed my DPhil research based on interviews with 24 lesbian women about their experiences of counselling and psychotherapy. They were an experienced group […]
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Dr. Cordelia Galgut, a psychologist and cancer survivor, challenges the optimistic assumptions about recovery from cancer. In her article, “When Your Patient Tells You They’re Still Not Better, Please Accept What They Say,” she highlights how dismissing patients’ ongoing struggles can worsen their suffering. Recognizing Long-Term Effects Dorothy Keefe’s findings from the German FiX study
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Caring for a partner with dementia is an emotional journey that many outsiders fail to fully understand. In “Carers Whose Partners Have Dementia Need More Understanding,” Cordelia Galgut shares her poignant experience of supporting her wife, now in residential care. An Unspeakably Hard Decision After 42 years together, Cordelia made the heart-wrenching decision to transition
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The journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is profoundly challenging and emotionally taxing. In the article “Losing My Partner to Alzheimer’s,” Dr. Cordelia Galgut offers a deeply personal and insightful narrative about the trials and tribulations of witnessing her partner’s gradual decline. Enduring Love and Resilience Dr. Galgut candidly shares her experiences,
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Cancer is a journey that extends well beyond diagnosis and immediate treatment. Many individuals face long-term effects that can impact their daily lives in profound ways. This article, authored by Cordelia Galgut, delves into these enduring challenges and sheds light on important insights. The Unseen Struggles While surviving cancer is often celebrated, the invisible aftermath
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Join me for an insightful conversation with my esteemed colleague, Dr. Frances Goodhart, as we delve into the motivations behind my book on the long-term effects of cancer. In this podcast, we explore the pervasive yet often unacknowledged challenges faced by many living with the aftermath of cancer. Despite the growing number of individuals experiencing
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Published in BMJ 2024; 384 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p2344 By Cordelia Galgut Facing the Initial Diagnosis I was diagnosed with early stage, bilateral breast cancer in 2004, on two separate occasions. My diagnoses were several months apart but both involved very tough treatments, including surgery and courses of radiotherapy. After all of this I assumed that the
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Reflecting on my journey as a therapist, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact of self-disclosure in building meaningful therapeutic relationships. In my article, “The Need for Self-Disclosure as a Therapist”, I explore how sharing parts of myself enhances connection and trust with my clients. Breaking Down Barriers Initially, I followed the traditional blank-screen approach,
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Facing menopause has been an enlightening journey, filled with twists and turns I never expected. In my article, “How Menopause Has Shaped My Practice,” I delve into the realities and challenges of experiencing menopause as a professional psychologist and the insights it has brought to my work. The Silent Struggle Menopause isn’t just a series
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My experience with breast cancer profoundly changed how I approach my work as a counselling psychologist. In my article, “My Cancer Made Me a Better Therapist – So Why Do We Live in the Shadows?,” I explore how living with cancer provided invaluable insights that reshaped my practice. The Realities of Cancer Two decades ago,
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