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Karen’s story

Karen’s own experience of anxiety, and how she came to be a therapist.
Karen’s story

Are you a Bore?

At the height of her anxiety, Karen had the same conversations over and over. Therapy didn’t change her whole life, but it changed the way she sees it.

Karen’s story

Neural Pathways & Broken Wrists

When Karen broke her right wrist, she had to learn to do everything left-handed. It’s a good picture of how therapy works: new pathways in the brain replacing old habits.

Karen’s story

We are all a work in progress

Even therapists have days when they feel overwhelmed and doubt themselves. Karen opens up about imposter syndrome, and what she reminds herself when it strikes.

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