Sharon Attard De Giovanni - Psychotherapist

18/11/2025

Yesterday was World Prematurity Day, a date that carries a tender weight for many of us.

For some parents, the journey into disability, difference, or diagnosis begins long before they ever imagined it might—in the quiet, humming world of NPICU.

If this is part of your story, I want you to know: you are not alone.

Those early days can be disorienting, frightening, and impossibly heavy… and yet they also reveal a strength you never expected to need. A strength you still carry.

Our babies often show us resilience first. We learn it alongside them.

As both a therapist and a parent who has walked this road, I hold deep respect for every parent who has sat beside an incubator, counted monitors, learned a new language of care, and kept going. This experience shapes us—but it does not define us. And it does not limit the futures our children can grow into.

May you find support, gentleness, and your own way forward. Your story, your strength, and your love matter.

Photo: My husband and son back in our NPICU days.

11/11/2025

Deeply moved by the honesty and courage that was shared in this group.

Spaces like this remind us we’re not alone — and that our stories matter.

Please get in touch with NPSPD if you feel as though this could be a supportive space for you.

We shared openly.
And we realised… we really needed this. 💚

Thank you to the beautiful women who showed up on Friday with courage and honesty.
Your stories matter. Your feelings matter. You matter.

Psychosocial Support Group for parents of persons with disability.
You do not have to carry everything alone. 🤝
Next Session Friday 28th November!

08/11/2025

What a privilege it is to be able to hold space for these amazing parents ❤️

Next session is on 7/11!

19/10/2025

You deserve a life that feels like peace. 🌿
A life full of small joys, deep love, and moments that make you feel alive.
Not a perfect life — but one that feels real, soft, and entirely yours.

You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to prove your worth.
You already deserve the beauty that comes with simply being. 🤍

18/10/2025

Last week, I had the privilege of starting the first support group session with members of the National Parents Society for Persons with a Disability. As a parent of children with a disability myself, this work is deeply personal.

Creating a space where other parents and caregivers can feel understood, validated, and not so alone means everything. I'm honored to walk alongside others on this journey, and grateful to be able to offer support in a way that’s grounded in both professional experience and lived reality.

In community, we find light.

Last night we held the first in a series of psychosocial group sessions for parents of persons with disabilities.

It was an honest space to share experiences, listen, and support one another through the many layers of care, resilience, and hope that come with parenting.

These sessions are facilitated by Sharon Attard, a professional but also a parent of kids with disabilities. They are designed to nurture wellbeing, connection, and community among parents and caregivers. 💚

Five more sessions will be taking place in the coming weeks, continuing this journey of healing, strength, and shared understanding.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme of Mental Health in Emergencies reminds us how vital it is to nurture our mental wellbeing, especially in times of crisis.

In a world that often moves too fast and judges too quickly, kindness and compassion are radical acts. Mental health struggles are part of the human experience, and no one should feel alone or ashamed for seeking support. Safe spaces—places where people can be heard without judgment—are essential for healing and growth.

Yesterday’s tragic loss of a young life reminds us how deeply emergencies touch us all, and how crucial it is to respond with understanding, empathy, and care, not blame or indifference. Every tragedy, every challenge, every moment of pain calls for more connection, not less.

Let’s honor World Mental Health Day by committing to more compassion—for ourselves, for each other, and for our communities. In times of crisis, a little kindness can go a long way.

25/09/2025

Lately, parenting can feel like navigating in the dark.
There’s so much happening in the world—so much uncertainty, so much to hold—and at the same time, you’re trying to create something steady for your child: a sense of safety, love, and belonging.

That’s not a small thing.
That’s quiet, courageous work.

If you’re feeling worn out, please know it makes sense. These times are demanding. And yet, so many parents keep showing up—with tenderness, with questions, with hope, even on the hardest days.

You don’t have to do it perfectly.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Sometimes just being there—truly present, even in your own imperfection—is what your child needs most.

So if today you need to rest, take a breath, ask for help, or simply remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can… that is more than enough.

Be gentle with yourself.
Your wellbeing matters too.

14/09/2025

Feeling grateful to have completed Level 1 EMDR training—an important step in expanding how I support clients in healing from trauma. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps people process difficult experiences in a safe and grounded way.

If you’ve been curious about EMDR or wondering whether it might be right for you, I’d be happy to talk more about it. This work is deeply meaningful, and I’m honored to walk alongside my clients on their healing journeys.

13/09/2025

08/09/2025

When we push sadness down and never speak of it, it doesn’t just disappear — it goes underground. At face value, it seems like a good solution in the short term. However, over time, this can show up in the body in many ways, such as tension, fatigue, or sleeplessness. Emotionally, we may start to feel numb, disconnected, or unusually reactive.

Unprocessed sadness, when left unacknowledged for too long, can also increase the risk of depression. What starts as avoidance can quietly become a heavy, lingering weight.

Sadness isn’t weakness — it’s a signal. It tells us that something mattered, something hurt, or something needs attention.

You don’t need to dive in all at once. But giving your sadness a voice — even in small, safe ways — can begin the process of healing. If you're feeling stuck, you're not alone, and support is available whenever you are ready.

Feeling is not the end of strength — it’s often where it begins.

26/08/2025

You can be strong and still feel vulnerable.
You can carry others and still need someone to lean on.
You can be healing and still have hard days.
Life isn't either/or — it's both/and.
And there's power in making space for all of it.

01/08/2025

Lately, I've been noticing a common theme in my work with clients: a deep discomfort around rest. For many, taking time to pause can stir up feelings of guilt or anxiety, as though resting means being unproductive or lazy.

But here’s the truth: rest is not a reward for productivity—it’s a basic human need.

As we step into August, many people will be taking time off. Whether it's a holiday, a few quiet days at home, or even just a slower pace at work, this is a time when we’re given a cultural “permission” to pause. And yet, for so many, resting still feels uncomfortable or even wrong.

If you find yourself struggling with the idea of slowing down, I want to gently remind you: resting is not laziness. It's care. It’s a vital part of being human, and allowing yourself to pause is one of the kindest things you can do for your mind, body, and heart.

You don’t have to earn your rest. You deserve it simply because you are a living, breathing person. And often, it’s in those quiet moments that the most meaningful healing happens.

Wishing you a gentle, restful August. 💛