Woman in NHS hospital bed with cannula in hand following endometriosis surgery | Therapy with Aimee, psychodynamic therapist in Surrey specialising in PMDD, endometriosis, relationships, and women's mental health

A brunette woman wearing jeans and a floral top is standing in front of a mirror, slightly out of focus and partially reflected, suggesting fragmentation rather than wholeness. Mood: quiet, anxious, a little unsettling. Not sad exactly, more like mid-realisation. No obvious distress. The feeling is: she is there, but not quite all of her, representing losing yourself in a relationship.

Woman lying in bed looking at phone waiting for text from emotionally unavailable partner, illustrating repeating relationship patterns and relationship anxiety.

A white cake with purple flowers and purple icing spelling International Women’s Day 2026

Woman sat on concrete steps wearing leggings and a grey hoodie. Her hand is on her head, representing her reflecting on repeating relationship patterns and why she keeps choosing emotionally unavailable partners

A woman sits alone on some steps with a tense, preoccupied expression, her body language contracted and vigilant, illustrating the hyper-vigilance and self-monitoring that characterises attachment anxiety in dating or intimate relationships.

High-functioning woman with brown hair wearing a blue blazer stands in front of a computer desk. She’s starting at her phone, representing women who question themselves while in a relationship

Woman with brown hair wearing a striped collared shirt looks thoughtful and uncertain, reflecting on herself in a relationship.

A photo of a pile of Love Heart sweets in varying colours with different messages like “True Love’, “Forever” and “First Kiss” on them.

Anne Boleyn portrait, feminist icon

A tattooed woman sits with her head in her hands, reflecting the frustration and self-doubt that comes from being dismissed. This blog explores how repeated minimisation of women’s experiences by healthcare, colleagues, or society erodes self-trust, and how anger can become a compass for reclaiming your voice.

A woman sits behind a desk and screen in the distance, holding her hand to her head representing hidden or suppressed anger and overwhelm.

A woman with brown hair wearing a pink t-shirt sits at a desk with a laptop open in front of her. She is writing in a notebook and smiling softly. The image represents a capable woman who is often seen as organised and in control, linking to themes of emotional load, burnout and the pressure to hold everything together.

Thoughtful woman talking to someone else reflecting on self-doubt

Woman in therapy session finding support for independence struggles