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Bianca Denny

The Guardian

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When a celebrity dies, it can feel like losing a loved one. Why do we get so invested in parasocial relationships?

“It came as such a shock. I just can’t believe he’s gone.” Psychologists are accustomed to seeing bereaved individuals. But working with...

27.09.2026 20

The Guardian

Bianca Denny

Charlie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Here’s how he tackled stigma and his feelings of shame

It was difficult to reconcile that the mild-mannered young man sitting across from me, neatly dressed and quietly spoken with downcast eyes, had just...

05.07.2026 40

The Guardian

Bianca Denny

After her remission from cancer, Christine’s friends abandoned her just when she needed them most

Christine’s* friends and family had been pillars of support after her cancer diagnosis. Her community responded quickly and consistently while she...

12.04.2026 40

The Guardian

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Anna longed for a second child. Coming to terms with secondary infertility meant letting go of her fixed notion of family

01.02.2026 30

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For Harry, Christmas magnified feelings of isolation. How could he escape the annual rollercoaster of anxiety and sadness?

21.12.2025 40

The Guardian

Bianca Denny

The ‘immoral, unthinkable’ political dispute rupturing a friendship requires a delicate therapeutic approach

26.10.2025 30

The Guardian

Bianca Denny

Julie was smart and competent, yet her less qualified colleagues surpassed her. Imposter syndrome held her back

17.08.2025 50

The Guardian

Bianca Denny