Ilana Estelle

Position:

Author & Writer

Awards / Certifications:

  • Dip. Counselling (OCODL)
  • Dip. Diet and Nutrition (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • Dip. Nutritional Therapy (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Stress Management)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Psychotherapy & Counselling)

About the author:

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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Blogs by Ilana Estelle

Date 6 June 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

So Many Questions

As a child, I was angry because I was aware I presented differently and there was no mental or emotional support in place. Things became…
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Date 5 June 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Horticulture Therapy

It's National Growing for Wellbeing Week. Studies confirm that gardening is beneficial for our mental health and wellbeing. Gardening not only reduces stress and combats…
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Date 4 June 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

A Germany Kent quote

Something inspirational: “Whether you choose to move on from your struggles and enjoy life or waddle in your misery, life will continue.” GERMANY KENT
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Date 3 June 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Disability in 'Relationships'

This subject has received the most coverage over the years. It's something I needed to explore more than any other blog, having come into a…
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Date 2 June 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Cognitive Dissonance

Have you ever found yourself torn between what your heart tells you is right and the influence of new information that steers you in a…
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Date 1 June 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Negative Thoughts

It is because I deal with brain damage, autism and sensory overload that I continue to struggle with anxiety and negative thoughts. I don’t have…
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Date 31 May 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Leaving things unsaid

Something inspirational: "Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, is to leave unsaid the wrong…
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Date 30 May 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Coping with Change

The saying: 'we get one crack at life, is spot on, therefore it’s important to learn to cope with change as part of life. For…
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Date 29 May 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Lentil, Potato and Bean Curry

Lentil, Potato and Bean Curry 'This basic recipe works really well with different vegetables or white fish' Ingredients: 1 medium onion 1 large white potato,…
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Date 28 May 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Those who Judge

"Even though I grew up with physical and mental struggles, my spiritual beliefs grounded me. They were always there. Those times were incredibly difficult, but…
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Date 27 May 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Another quote by Lao Tzu

Something inspirational: "When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete everyone will respect you." LAO TZU, Tao Te Ching
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Date 26 May 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Narrative Fallacy

Narrative fallacy is when we let a good story cloud the facts, making it harder to think logically. We naturally try to connect facts with…
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