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why did i say that?
Have you ever found yourself reacting to someone and later thinking, “Why did I say that?” Or maybe you’ve heard yourself sounding just...

Emma Turner
Oct 33 min read


The 3 Aspects of Reality...
I’m just over half way through some annual leave. Amongst some family activities, there is more space than usual for gentle reflection,...

Emma Turner
Aug 82 min read


Common misconceptions about seeing a counsellor...
You have to lie down! Therapy is endless. A therapist tells you what to do. A therapist won't engage - it'll be down to you to do all the...

Emma Turner
Jul 21 min read


Choice is the most powerful tool we have...
Over 25 years ago, when I worked for a large corporation, I was offered a place on a course called Believe & Achieve, run by a...

Emma Turner
Jun 42 min read


How kind are you to your younger self?
You'll have heard of the term 'Inner Child' - for some, this phraseology is comfortable. For others, not so much. There can be a strong...

Emma Turner
Mar 272 min read


5 tips for getting outside in your working day...
We know that connection with nature is good for us. Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit...

Emma Turner
Feb 62 min read


Creativity...
As an Integrative counsellor, I believe there isn’t just one therapeutic approach that can help individuals in all situations. What works...

Emma Turner
Jan 131 min read


Strength, yet fragility
I realise I’m a bit of an analogy sucker, but I do love it when I see learning in my environment, particularly when that space is new to...

Emma Turner
Jul 20, 20241 min read


Natures Teaching...
My sweet pea’s are leaning on the plant next to it for support… zoom in and you’ll see the clever and beautiful twisting and turning...

Emma Turner
Jul 20, 20241 min read


Building your path...
This made me think of a counselling journey, while on a walk one evening this week… Before the Monday Group built this path, it could be...

Emma Turner
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Positive versus negative?
I love this reminder… if I don’t hold both the difficult times and the better moments with an equal respect, reminding myself that they...

Emma Turner
May 27, 20241 min read


Are you defensive? And what can it mean?
I was invited to a birthday gathering last week, where I didn't really know anyone beyond the person celebrating. I got chatting to a...

Emma Turner
Feb 28, 20242 min read


If you never say no, what is your yes worth?
This time of year can leave us feeling exhausted. The festive break has a reputation for making all sorts of demands on people, with a...

Emma Turner
Jan 4, 20242 min read


hard days pass...they always do.
When things are bad, remember: It wont always be this way. Take one day at a time. When things are good, remember: It won't always be...

Emma Turner
Aug 23, 20231 min read


'That's the cradle of your love of life - the fact that it ends...'
I notice a sense of anxiety whilst considering writing this blog entry. I notice that I have typed, backspaced, typed, backspaced...

Emma Turner
Jun 1, 20232 min read


'Try to prise a limpet away from its rock and it will cling all the harder.' John Bowlby
I haven't posted for a while, and wanted to make contact with something that feels relevant to most people I speak with. Attachment....

Emma Turner
May 9, 20231 min read


Must you 'Man up'? And could it lead to 'Man down'?
Today, I feel disappointed that I didn't find the strength to react as I'd have liked, and, as I believe, I needed to. I had popped out...

Emma Turner
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Be your own best friend...
I love this journey. And I love much about the time we live in. Inspiration is available in so many forms, and feels much more accessible...

Emma Turner
Jan 22, 20232 min read


I will love you, if.....
....you don't cry....you please others before yourself....you don't get angry....you are successful....you are quiet.... In an ideal...

Emma Turner
Jan 12, 20232 min read


An invitation to accept the unacceptable...
This time of year often speaks of resolution to change. But what if you tried something different? As an alternative to trying to...

Emma Turner
Jan 2, 20231 min read
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