Ingela Thuné-Boyle, PhD
International Health Coach 
Online Practice

In this video, I explore an often-overlooked aspect of living with chronic illness: loneliness. And loneliness isn't necessarily about being physically alone. You can be surrounded by family, friends, and healthcare professionals and still feel as though you're carrying much of your illness by yourself. I look at why chronic illness can be difficult for other people to understand, particularly when symptoms fluctuate or aren't visible.

After many years working as a psychologist specializing in health psychology, behavioural medicine, chronic illness, and pain, I have made the decision to evolve my practice and transition to a coaching model. This is not a move away from the work I care deeply about. Rather, it's a new chapter that allows me to continue supporting people living with chronic illness, persistent symptoms, chronic pain, and major life transitions in a way that is practical, collaborative, and a

Migraine is often misunderstood as simply a severe headache. In reality, it is a complex neurological condition involving the brain, nervous system, and broader physiological processes. For those who experience it, migraine can be profoundly disabling, affecting not only pain levels but also cognition, sensory processing, mood, and overall functioning.