Insightfulness

05/01/2026

Hello 2026.
May I wish you all hope and joy over the next 12 months. 🙏

02/01/2025

Self-Love Rainbow ❤️

02/01/2025

2025 is here.
I wonder if you've set those resolutions yet. One of the most common observations I see in my work is that we are so hard on ourselves. New Year's resolutions can be the same. May I suggest 1 resolution you might make focuses on self compassion. An example might be 'I will rest when I'm tired'. Or 'I will have daily me-time'. I'm going to try too.
Wishing you kindness in 2025

05/12/2024

Do you have a partner who suffers with anxiety? This blog might help you know how to support them, and what might actually be unhelpful for them.
https://www.insightfulness.co.uk/how-can-i-support-someone-with-anxiety/

06/11/2024

Here are a few ways we like to de-stress at Happiful. How do you de-stress? We'd love to hear from you! 🌿💭

07/10/2024

It has been a long time since posting.
I have been studying again.
I am now a qualified supervisor. This was a great 6 month course focusing on different models for supervision. I am still able to incorporate my mindfulness into this work which is exciting for me.

Another bonus is this doesn't need to be for counsellors. I can supervise groups within organisations or offer direct support for managers needing coaching/mentoring.

I still have some availability for anyone wanting psychotherapy, just get in touch, or have a look at

Emma Dunn is a psychotherapist, counsellor & mindfulness trainer in Brighouse, W. Yorkshire. For depression, anxiety, eating disorders etc.

02/02/2024

This review was written a while ago. Shame is a powerful emotion and its presence can have a negative impact on healing. This book provides insights to those suffering shame (especially those with DID a response to trauma).

Shame   Everyone has it   No-one wants to talk about it   But the less we talk about it   The more we have of it Brene Brown   Overview The author, Carolyn Spring, writes about her 9 years experience of psychotherapy. She focuses on her insights into her shame. Carolyn experienced extreme traum...

01/02/2024

February!
Look out for the snow drops.

03/01/2024

Day 3 of the New Year.
Not sure where you are but it is raining here in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.
Winter is here, and so are the short days, be gentle with yourself, in particular if you are not feeling the buzz of a new year.
I was listening to BBC podcast series yesterday, on the Seven Deadly sins. The one on sloth (laziness) identified that winter is a time when much of nature slows down to rest and prepare for spring. It is ok to feel a loss of energy at this time.
I was also informed if you want to beat it, small activities can increase you dopamine levels which in turn enable you to do a little more.
So, go tidy your sock draw, or jump on the spot. Maybe identify a bag of things to take to the skip or to a charity shop.
Whatever you do today I wish you peace.

02/01/2024

Happy New Year.
We find ourselves using the New Year as an opportunity for growth and development, for setting ourselves challenges to motivate us to be 'better' or more healthy.
This can be a really rewarding experience.
If you are not up to using the New Year in this way, perhaps be gentle with yourself instead. Simple things like setting an earlier bedtime, or drinking a little more water, having breakfast, chatting with a loved one or good friend can all boost well being. You don't need to deprive yourself of the things you enjoy to have a Happy New Year!

07/12/2023

This can be a difficult time of year.
This might help!

Christmas can be a stressful period. Emma, a counsellor and Mindfulness teacher explains why and how to overcome some common problems.