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Please note, this workshop will be recorded, and will be available to purchase after the live broadcast. A copy of the recording will be sent to all participants.
This Author Talk will run on the 20th April 2026.
It will run from 17.00 – 18.30. All timings are according to BST (UK time zone).
This event is offered on a donation basis - please pay what you can.
Join us for an evening with Dr Kirsty Harris, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who will be exploring the psychological impact of living with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows out. Symptoms can include heavy bleeding, inflammation, severe pain, bowel and bladder difficulties and fatigue. It affects around 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth worldwide, and yet the emotional and psychological impact of living the condition is often overlooked. With an average diagnosis time of eight years —and this is much longer for many — individuals are frequently left navigating pain, uncertainty, and distress without adequate support.
Drawing on both her professional expertise as a clinical psychologist, and her personal experience of living with endometriosis, Kirsty shares how she learnt to understand and respond to the condition using Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She will show how endometriosis fuels our threat systems and can push us to disconnect from others, ourselves and the things that are important to us, and how a CFT approach can help to provide you with essential coping skills to manage the psychological impact of the condition. A CFT approach enables you to respond differently to the difficulties that may arise from living with endometriosis, including understanding the condition itself, managing the impact it has on your relationships and bringing compassion to the distress associated with endometriosis.
This workshop is for those who live with or know someone with endometriosis, and for those working with in the physical and mental healthcare fields.
Coping with Endometriosis is part of "Coping with" Series produced by the Association of Clinical Psychologists. It is a self-help guide that brings together lived experience and clinical expertise.
While there is increasing awareness of the physical aspects of endometriosis, resources addressing the psychological impact remain limited. This book aims to fill that gap—helping readers understand their experiences, manage emotional distress, and develop a more compassionate and supportive relationship with themselves. Kirsty (the author) describes the book as "the book I needed to read 20 years ago". Through guided insights and practical strategies, it aims to help individuals move from disconnection and self-criticism toward care, balance, and connection.
Dr Kirsty Harris is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working within NHS Mental Health Services. Kirsty trained in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford, where she developed her interest in Compassion Focused Therapy. She has since integrated this approach into both her clinical work and personal life, drawing on her own experience of living with endometriosis. Through her writing and teaching, she aims to offer understanding, validation, and practical tools to others facing similar challenges.
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For all face-to-face events, lunch provided at the event will be vegetarian and will include eggs, but no meat or fish (though vegan options will also be made available). However, please advise us of any dietary requirements in the notes section whilst booking online and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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