Reflect Therapy Exeter

Celebrating the People Behind the Profession

This October, the BACP Members' Event will include the Member Awards, an opportunity to recognise the dedication, expertise, and impact of therapists within our profession.

I'm honoured to have been invited to join the judging panel and to play a small part in recognising the inspiring work that therapists do every day.

I'd like to acknowledge everyone who has been nominated. Being put forward by colleagues or peers is an achievement in itself and reflects the positive impact you have on those around you and the people you support. Thank you for the difference you make to individuals, communities, and to our profession every day.

You can see more on this in my blog at; https://lnkd.in/e3uJcn8r

Did you know that ELF offer a free aromatherapy service to patients undergoing blood cancer treatment?

Using essential oils, aromatherapist Ros provides a gentle massage of the hands, feet, back or neck, helping patients to relax whilst relieving muscle tension and anxiety.

You can read more about the benefits of aromatherapy by visiting our website: https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/news/soothing-scents-how-exeter-leukaemia-funds-aromatherapy-service-supports-blood-cancer-patients

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Keep up to date with upcoming events taking place in aid of ELF on our website events page! https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/fundraising-support

One of the events listed is this Quiz Night being hosted by our friends at Waterstones Exeter on Thurs 13th August. Simply turn up on the night, maximum team size is 6. Expect some great book-based questions and raffle prizes!

Other nights out to look forward to include a concert from the Band of HM Royal Marines in Exmouth and a pub quiz night at The Blue Ball in Sidmouth. Check out the full list and please come along and support us where you can.

https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/fundraising-support

When patients and their families need to stay close to the Haematology Centre but live some distance away, ELF can help arrange accommodation.

This service is particularly valuable for outpatients living in North Devon who need to stay in Exeter for consecutive days of treatment. Due to increasing demand, ELF is now able to offer two hotel options: Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel and voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.

If you or a loved one is living with blood cancer and needs support, please visit our website to learn about the full range of services ELF provide: https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/

I'd love to share my blog with you about establishing your professional identity.

See on LinkedIn or at https://reflecttherapyexeter.co.uk/2026/07/27/https-reflecttherapyexeter-co-uk/

Establishing Your Professional Identity as a Therapist When we first begin our therapy journey, it can feel as though we are searching for the "right" way to be a therapist. We read books, attend training, learn theories and observe experienced practitioners, often wondering when we will finally feel like a ‘real’ therapist.

Take on the challenge of walking a Marathon on the Moor!

In association with our friends at The Notworking Networking Club, this is a group marathon trek across Dartmoor, led by an experienced Mountain Leader. A great opportunity to take on a new fundraising challenge for ELF whilst enjoying the stunning Dartmoor scenery and networking with a team of like minded individuals.

Saturday 3rd October. Entry is free if you fundraise £100, or pay £50 for a ticket, of which £30 will then be donated to ELF. Numbers are strictly capped, so register your place today at:
https://nwclub.co.uk/product/notworking-night-walking-marathon/

After many years having the privilege of working as a qualified therapist, I now get to celebrate achieving my Masters Degree from Bath Spa University too.

📢‼️ Two new landmark treatments for rare blood cancers have been approved by NHS England – offering new hope to hundreds of children and adults when other treatment options have failed.

From today, eligible people with histiocytic neoplasms can access dabrafenib, a targeted treatment that can be taken at home. By blocking the proteins that help cancer cells grow, it can slow or stop the disease while allowing many people to spend less time in hospital and more time living their lives.

Eligible people with Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or hasn't responded to treatment can also now access brentuximab vedotin with bendamustine. This targeted combination has shown high remission rates and could help some people become well enough to receive a potentially life-saving stem cell transplant.

This is another important step forward for people affected by blood cancer. Every new treatment approved brings hope to more families and shows the power of research to transform lives. But we know too many blood cancers remain hard to treat, which is why continued investment in research has never been more important ❤️