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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Sandi James

Executive Contributor

Psychologist

Sandi James

Psychologist

Sandi James is a registered Psychologist with more than 15 years working in mental health, eating disorder, and addiction treatment. She is a lived experience clinician and dedicates her career to working with clients that feel let down by current systems of care and treatment approaches. Her primary focus includes mental health and trauma recovery, with a particular focus on co-occurring presentations including substance use or food and compulsive exercise related difficulties.

Sandi has extensive experience working with individuals and families to heal and recover from trauma, addictions, eating disorders, and mental health conditions. She is dedicated to working with clients and families from an inclusive and person centred approach to improve quality of life from a harm reduction perspective. She is a passionate and committed clinician, working alongside and guiding clients in the recovery process. Sandi is building a practice integrating joyful movement and somatic healing approaches to treatment as well as working towards her PhD conducting qualitative research looking at experiences of eating disorder treatment: identifying, responding to, and addressing harm experienced throughout the treatment process.

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Shedding the Armour and Embracing Vulnerability and Healing in a Harsh World

In a world that often feels demanding and unforgiving, the instinct to protect ourselves is deeply ingrained and sometimes essential. We build walls, erect defences, and cultivate an...

Exploring Our Inner Retreat and the Superpower of the Imagination During Times of Stress

Ever feel like the walls are closing in, like the weight of the world is upon you? The pressure of deadlines, worries, insecurity about the future...

How to Find a Therapist Who’s the Right Fit for You

Finding the right therapist can feel like navigating a huge maze, right? You want to find support, you know you need something, but you're not sure what that is. You want to find someone who will...

The Crushing Weight of Words and Unpacking the Profound Harm of Weight Stigma

In a society obsessed with thinness, where diet culture reigns supreme and before-and-after photos flood our screens, a pervasive and...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Sandi James

Psychologist

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Sandi James

Psychologist

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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