Satori - Psychotherapy, Reflexology, Ecotherapy & Off-grid Accommodation

24/03/2026

"A solid mother-child relationship should be a bank from which a sense of security can be drawn for a lifetime."

Yet many people grow up with way-less than ideal parental figures...which can lead to a lifetime of challenges for us.

Below is a link to an article written by Gwyneth Lewis, an acclaimed writer and poet from Wales. In the article she talks of her experience working with Pesso Boyden psychotherapy, that it has been the 'most effective' form of therapy she's worked with over the years - in helping her process the challenges she had to live with growing up with an abusive mother.

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/grew-up-with-abusive-mother-care-until-died-4293286

I run Pesso Boyden group workshops as well as one-to-one sessions, and would be glad to talk through how this transformative method might be able to help you.

Please also pass this message onto anyone who you think might benefit.

And please let me know your thoughts by commenting on this post 🙏

Warmest wishes Emma x

For those of us who have experienced abuse and neglect at the hands of our parents, Mother's Day feels like watching a party going on in another room

24/03/2026

Some differences I've noticed between Pesso Boyden Psychotherapy and Family Constellations 🙏

22/03/2026

Treat yourself to this super-duper Marvelous March Special Offer !!

3 x Reflexology sessions JUST £99 (that's £33 each) - all to be paid for in March, with 3 x months to use them by.

10 x Reflexology sessions ONLY £300 (that's £30 each!!!) - all to be paid for in March, with 1-year to use them by.

Follow this link to book: https://www.satorihealingretreat.co.uk/reflexology - the first session is booked/paid online, the remaining dates booked directly with me.

I look forward to working with you.
Warmest wishes, Emma

Reflexology affects everyone differently. It helps reduce stress by releasing tension held in the body, can improve sleep and blood circulation, encourages better nerve function and enhances general wellbeing. Redressing these elements helps the body regain its natural balance, supporting healing an...

22/03/2026

Do you have supervision?

Being a psychotherapist, I'm committed to ongoing supervision. This ensures the work I offer to clients is of the highest standard.

Today I'm in Cornwall with the lovely Deborah Clarke (she's on the left). She'll be sitting beside me whilst I lead a Pesso Boyden structure within a group.

When I first started this style of 'live' supervision I found it rather terrifying! But I soon learnt that supervisors are here to support me, helping me grow as a practitioner, to ensure that what I offer clients is ethically sound. This 'live' style is now an approach I highly recommend to other therapists!

I'd love to hear what works for you. Even if you're not a therapist, do you still have supervision?

Warmest wishes Emma 🙏

22/03/2026

21/03/2026

Why do we say what we do?

Why do we act in the way we do?

Can you imagine, around 80% of the way we communicate with each other is through body language!! I find that a curiously astonishing fact.

So often our words and actions are linked to past experiences. As a therapist I support people to get a deeper sense of why they are the way they are in the world.

I'm an integrative practitioner, which means I bring different techniques into a session if I think they might help an individual client.

Pesso Boyden is just one method I may use. It's brilliant in helping us create new experiences which our brains can then attach to, so our body language changes the way it speaks in the present.

It really can be transformational 🙏

20/03/2026

"women who don’t maintain close, confiding relationships often experience measurable declines in both psychological and physical wellbeing"

Interesting article highlighting why women can often seem to be able to cope with everything, because they've learned they can't be vulnerable with others:

https://geediting.com/d-research-suggests-women-who-have-no-close-friends-arent-socially-inept-theyre-often-the-ones-who-spent-decades-being-so-emotionally-self-sufficient-that-they-never-learned-how-to-need-peop/

19/03/2026

Super lovely volunteer day yesterday 🙏 oh how the sun makes everything shine 🌞

As does the great company. Just what I needed 🙏

I hope you're having a bright-filled day.

Much love x Emma

19/03/2026

Why attend one of my Pesso Self-development workshops?

Here's what a recent participant said (who gave me permission to share with you):

"I have worked with many different practitioners before
and I have to say I was completely blown away by Emma. Her steady grounded hand guided us all through the most deep and difficult of moments in structures and other exercises. I felt completely at ease even at my most vulnerable moments, I came as a stranger to Emma and the group and left feeling totally held. There have been very few people I feel this comfortable with ... I felt my hand was held the whole way through, Emma is measured, steady, calculated and warm! She leaves no stone unturned and the process feels transformative and complete. I have felt a huge shift in my inner world and it is something I now would be happy to visit again with Emma.” Misha Clarke, had a structure in a group, 2026

Do get in touch if you'd like to know more.

Here are the dates for the other 1-day workshops I have planned for this year:

18th April, Saturday, 18th April, Bridport
20th May, Wednesday, Teddington-London
24th June, Wednesday, Teddington-London
8th August, Saturday, Honiton-Devon (one structure place left; and several o-p places)
10th October, Saturday, Bridport-Dorset
14th November, Saturday, Honiton-Devon

Prices:
London structure £120; observer-participant £35
Bridport & Honiton structure £75; O-P £50

Warmest wishes, Emma

18/03/2026

We run a volunteer for wellbeing day most months - the 3rd Wednesday 10-4pm at Satori.

Based around Green Gym principles of moving our bodies whilst outside, as well as the benefits of meeting people, sharing food (which I bring), learning new tasks etc.

Let me know if you'd like to join us and I'll add you to our WhatsApp group to keep you updated.

Happy to talk through possibilities.

Sending much sunny love ###

16/03/2026

Mindfulness is a great way for helping calm the mind, because our attention is elsewhere.

These exercises can be practiced inside as well as outside, at any time of day and night. And they're free!!!

Do you have a mindful practice?

Sending you love x Emma