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Camilla

@thealimentalsage

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Neurodivergent Psychotherapist & Dietitian
Books | Style | Food | Travel
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Your early 2026 reminder to get in touch if you / someone you know needs support šŸ¤. taken in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by @thealimentalsage
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a year ago
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90 seconds ainā€™t a lot of time to say hello (and welcome!) so hereā€™s a little more about me / how I work: - Iā€™m a cat person, I wonā€™t take up your session talking about them (obviously) but if you ask me about catsā€¦well, youā€™ve been warned šŸ˜¬šŸ±. -Iā€™m also a book person šŸ“š, thereā€™s often always a stack(s) behind me. I would spend my last coins on a book, always. - I grew up in Melbourne Aus, but have been based in the UK for 6 and a bit years now. I also have Italian heritage (you canā€™t half tell with all my gesticulating?! šŸ˜) -Iā€™m an inherently curious person and I love listening to peopleā€™s stories, but Iā€™m also not a silent or ā€˜blank slateā€™ therapist. Iā€™ve been described as both warm and animated. -I initially studied to train as a dietitian as I loved both food and science (and still do) but it was always a choice between that and psychology. -Ultimately, 8 or so years later, I found myself back at that crossroad and decided to retrain in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. -The modalities or styles of therapy I draw on the most are person-centred, relational and psychodynamic. Iā€™m hoping to also start specific training to work with couples, in the future. -Iā€™m passionate about adapting therapy, and the language and communication styles used, and working creatively too. I really enjoy working with neurodivergent clients. -If I hadnā€™t landed here, I would probably have trained in journalism or worked in fashion. Writing and fashion/style (though consuming more sustainably) remain passions today. -My go to comfort movie is the Devil Wears Prada (basic I know, but on brand with the above). My TV show pick would be Gilmore Girls, for the permanent autumnal vibes and humour šŸ. -I absolutely despise small talk and saying things for the sake of it. Iā€™m a big believer in being upfront: Say what you mean, mean what you say etc So all that being said. The best part of starting this account and instagram all those years ago has been the ability to connect with people. To find community. Itā€™s the reason I stay. So that said, if youā€™re new here, pop a message below. Say hello! šŸ˜ƒ. {contā€™d in commentsšŸ‘‡šŸ») by @thealimentalsage
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2 years ago
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Hello! Iā€™ve started something new and thought Iā€™d share it here >> With all the frustration with the constant changes on social media platformsā€¦itā€™s left me (and I know many of you!) feeling lack lustre creatively and made me crave the nostalgia of old school blogging, sharing and that sense of community. Soooo with some major nudging from @farrahstorr and her lovely community, and inspiration from people including @emmagannonuk - I have finally got myself together to launch my own Substack ~ BEHIND THE FRINGE ~ Thereā€™s a little link in my profile and Iā€™ll also share on stories too, but come on over and consider subscribing if you fancy a quieter space for us all to chat, connect and learn together šŸ¤. šŸ“ø: by @alex_cameron with my own fringe front and centre! šŸ˜ taken in London, United Kingdom by @thealimentalsage
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4 years ago
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A great birthday week āœØā€¦ Hello 33, Iā€™ll accept you (even though Iā€™m more partial to even numbers). 1. Lunch at @montrose.edinburgh 2. Negronis always. 3. First piercing in 27 years!! Thank you to the @laura_bond_jewellery team and @sannashenna for her beautiful collection. 5. Falling hard for the coat - a birthday gift from my sister. 6. Pastries at @the_palmerston with @cathywalker___ . Best pain Suisse FYI. 7. A cheeky @loefflerrandall purchase - the perfect travel bag, a gift to moi. 8. Birthday icecream at @ciccettas 9. Re-falling in love with my Celine bag (a 30th birthday gift). 10. Birthday cookies, always. @the_pastrysection 10+11+12. Finally made it to @gorseedinburgh and @bono.edinburgh! 13. Walking home on the sun at 7pm. Loving the @secondstoriesofficial lace bags. 14. Birthday nails, not cerulean but almost. 15+16. Devil Wears Prada screening at @scotsmanpicturehouse to celebrate @sannashenna finishing her PhD!!!! 17. More cake, carrot always @the_pastrysection 18. Everything popcorn isā€¦everything. 19. Reading/coffee break at @storcoffee.co taken in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by @thealimentalsage
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5 months ago
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At some point soon Iā€™ll post some more snaps but letā€™s just say that @lewismembery NAILED the full wedding gallery. And are we surprised? No, no we are not. šŸ¤ŒšŸ¼šŸ˜‚ āœØ @lewismembery taken in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by @thealimentalsage
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6 months ago
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#wildebride @thealimentalsage had her super stylish wedding nestled in the beautiful Royal College of Physicians. Camilla finished her chic bridal look off with our Hetty Mid Bordo heels. šŸ‘°šŸ¼ā šŸ¦‹ā  ā  Thank you @lewismembery and Camilla for allowing us to share these lovely photographs.ā  ā  Camilla shared this sweet message about her HW experience: ā  ā  "I knew I wanted burgundy velvet shoes before I had any clue about what I wanted to wear for our wedding. So as soon as I saw the Harriet Wilde Hetty Bordeaux shoes I knew they were it. I fact, I bought them months before my dress. They were a showstopper on the day and extremely comfortable too, I didnā€™t take them off at all. I will treasure them for years to come."ā  ā  See the full feature on our Wilde Brides page. ā  ā  Bride @thealimentalsageā  Photographer @lewismemberyā  ā£Celebrant @natraybouldweds ā €ā  ā£Dress @olanaclothing ā €ā  Florals @ochrebotanicalstudios ā €ā  HMUA @juliemcguirehairmakeup ā €ā  Jewellery @cartier / ā£@kittyjoyasā €ā  Suit @charlestyrwhittā €ā  Venue @rcpevenue / @tipoedinburgh ā €ā  ā  #weddings2026 #bridalinspo2026 #weddingphotography #Cornishwedding #2026bride #beachwedding #Cornishbride #bridalheels #weddingheels #2026bridetobe #brides2026 by @thealimentalsage
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8 months ago
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Camilla + Alex, Edinburgh Elopementā € ā € -ā € ā € A beautiful and intimate elopement for Camilla + Alex to start the season.ā € ā € This day reminded me so much of @gharrington_va and my wedding; getting ready together, a small collection of family, an intimate meal, and calmly celebrating into the night.ā € ā € Having so much trust from Camilla + Alex from the first phonecall to create meaningful, story-led memories for them, with a strong focus on their connection, details and family meant so much.ā € ā € A gorgeous ceremony, held within a beautiful library, and led so wonderfully by @ā£natraybouldweds , where she got to perform her first legal ceremony, and what an honour it was to not only witness, but capture it in all its glory.ā € ā € The 2026 season starts now, and I can't to see all my wonderful couples from every part of the world.ā € ā € -ā € ā € Photographer @lewismembery ā € ā£Celebrant @natraybouldweds ā € ā£Dress @olanaclothing ā € Florals @ochrebotanicalstudios ā € HMUA @juliemcguirehairmakeup ā € Jewellery @cartier / ā£@kittyjoyasā € Shoes @harrietwildeshoes / @crockettandjones_officialā € Suit @charlestyrwhittā € Venue @rcpevenue / @tipoedinburgh ā € ā € ā € -ā € ā € #ā£olanaclothing #scottishelopement #edinburghelopement #elopementphotographer #scotlandwedding taken in Edinburgh, Scotland by @thealimentalsage
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8 months ago
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A wee library wedding āœØ. The only solution (in our minds) when two bookish introverts (read: nerds) want to get married. 9 guests, 8 living. The venue: The New Library at the Royal College of Physicians @rcpevenue And for afters: @tipoedinburgh Add in one legendary celebrant @natraybouldweds & one infamous photographer @lewismembery . And you have the core ingredients for one heck of a cosy winter wedding, and a day we will always remember. ā€”ā€”ā€” These are last of the photos (for now!). In time I may write up a Substack post with fuller details of our suppliers, the many intentional decisions we made, some reflections and the stories behind the day. For now, I have tagged all the main credits below / in the comments. āœØ ā€”ā€”ā€” Credits āœØ Florals - @ochrebotanicalstudios Hair and make up - @juliemcguirehairmakeup Dress - @olanaclothing bespoke Jewellery - @patiencejewellery and Cartier Accessories - @harrietwildeshoes, @kittyjoyas bespoke hairclip and assorted vintage Poetry - @davidgatepoet Illustrated place cards - @handcraftedbyhanya Guest gifts - ceramic coasters by @kchossack_pottery taken in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by @thealimentalsage
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8 months ago
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Getting reading together āœØ. A wee preview. Canā€™t believe itā€™s already been a week since the day! ā€”ā€”ā€” I shall be eeking these pictures out for a while but one thing is for sure - @lewismembery is a literal photography genius. Only he can serve when February Edinburgh weather says ā€˜noā€™, and the light is low. It was also an absolute joy to work with so many gorgeous people and businesses for our wedding, and Iā€™ve tagged those that helped us get ready, below šŸ¤. Celebrant - @natraybouldweds (our ride or die!) Florals - Sarah at @ochrebotanicalstudios Dress - @olanaclothing bridal bespoke Hair and make-up - @juliemcguirehairmakeup Hair clip - bespoke creation by @kittyjoyas Jewellery - @cartier and old vintage Shoes - @harrietwildeshoes and @crockettandjones_official Suit - @charlestyrwhitt Venue - @rcpevenue All photos by @lewismembery āœØ taken in Gleneagles Townhouse by @thealimentalsage
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8 months ago
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My 2025 book wrap up is here (a day early, youā€™re welcome šŸ„²). My Top 5 (harddddd to pick) in no particular order were: Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley @dailydoseofjess (the ultimate book about love and family with all the best East London and Australia anecdotes) The Wedding People by Alison Espach @alison.espach (can a book about depression be funny? Yes, yes it can. Iā€™ve never laughed so much) Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis @nussaibahyounis (Again, can a book about Isis brides be funny? Yes, yes it can. Only one person could have written this though, and thatā€™s Nussaibah). Happiness Forever by Adelaide Faith @adelaide_faith_pierrot (The most sincere, accurate and humanising portrayal of a client/therapist relationship that Iā€™ve seen/read seen to date. Itā€™s funny and heartwarming too). Unsticky by Sara Manning @sarra_manning (The ultimate noughties fashion romance, think devil wears prada with added darkness. I didnā€™t want it to end!) *(special mention to Work Horse by Caroline Palmer @carolinepalmer_workhorse - recently released - which has very similar vibes of above and is set in my faveeee NYC). *Edit: Iā€™m making this Top 6 as I forgot The SafeKeep by Yael van der Wouden which was a breathtaking debut and my first full book of 2025. šŸ‘šŸ»šŸ‘šŸ» Nonfiction recommendation for this year is: The Odd Woman and the City by Vivian Gornick. And thatā€™s a wrap. My TBR is still heaving from this year, so I suspect 2026 wonā€™t be a year of new releases for me. Happy reading folks! taken in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by @thealimentalsage
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10 months ago
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2025. The word for the year is STRESS šŸ™ƒ. BUTā€¦it was also the year I put on my big girl pants and flew solo to NYC (for the first time) to see @_alessiaferraro_ and @jemmabarry and the city was EVERYTHING I ever imagined and more. Top 5 life experiences to date . Thank you to everyone that nudged me to ā€˜just goā€™ despite the big T and associated anxiety. Now the question begs - how do I find an excuse to go back? taken in New York City by @thealimentalsage
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10 months ago
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Image Reference: @bookbaruk Chelsea, featuring my fave new reading spot in London. I meanā€¦this chair, it deserves a spot on the grid. by @thealimentalsage
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a year ago
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