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Sarah Turner Therapy

Helping you manage intense emotions and overwhelm so you feel more in control of your life.

Accredited BACP registered therapist & fully trained DBT Therapist.

•Programmes •Workshops •1:1s I originally trained as an integrative counsellor and have since specialised in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I am an accredited, registered member of the largest counselling and psychotherapy regulatory body in the UK the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have been in private practice since 2007 as well as working for charities and in more recent years The Priory Group. I have a specialist training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to support those suffering the traits of Personality Disorder, chronic anxiety and depression as well as other mental health disorders. I deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in skills groups as well as DBT informed 1:1 sessions. I regularly attend CPD training in my areas of interest as is mandatory for BACP members. I am available for therapy sessions over Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp video and telephone.

26/02/2026

One of the most difficult things is watching someone you love struggle with their emotions and not knowing how to help.

Emotion dysregulation can affect how someone sees themselves, their future, and their ability to cope with everyday life.

But emotion regulation is a skill.

And when people learn the right skills, everything can begin to shift.

They don’t become a different person. They become someone who feels more stable. More confident. More able to cope with the natural ups and downs of life.

Through my workshops, group programmes and retreats, I teach practical, evidence-based emotion regulation skills drawn from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Skills that help people feel calmer, more in control, and more hopeful about their future.

This change is possible. And it’s never too late to begin.

25/02/2026

Many people believe they should have learned how to manage their emotions naturally. That by adulthood, it should just “fall into place.”

But emotion regulation is a skill. And like any skill, it has to be taught.

If you grew up in an environment where emotions were overwhelming, dismissed, unpredictable, or unsafe, your nervous system adapted to survive, not to feel calm and regulated.

That’s not your fault. It’s how human nervous systems work.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was specifically developed to help people learn emotion regulation skills in a structured, evidence-based way.

Not to suppress emotions. Not to avoid them. But to understand them, respond to them, and recover more quickly when they arise.

I’ve seen countless people move from feeling at the mercy of their emotions… to feeling calmer, clearer, and more in control of their lives.

Not because they changed who they are. But because they learned skills their nervous system was never taught.

24/02/2026

One of the most common things people say to me is this: “I know I’m overreacting, but I can’t stop it.”

You might snap at someone you love and regret it immediately. Or feel completely overwhelmed by something that seems small. Or lie awake replaying conversations, wishing you’d handled them differently.

And then comes the shame.
“Why am I like this?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
“Why can’t I just stay calm?”

It’s not your lack of willpower or because you are flawed in some way. When your nervous system has been under pressure for too long, your emotional responses become faster, stronger, and harder to settle.

This is emotional dysregulation. And it’s far more common than people realise.

These are signs that your nervous system hasn’t yet learned the skills to come back to safety.

And luckily for us, those skills CAN be learned.
Message me to find out how.

19/02/2026

I’m so excited to share that I’ve been invited as a guest therapist-trainer on a beautiful 7-day immersive retreat in Morocco this March!

This isn’t a holiday or a spa break. It’s a deeply held, expert-facilitated experience designed to support women in strengthening self-worth, building confidence, and learning practical tools to feel more grounded, regulated and in control of their inner world.

Alongside fellow therapist-trainer Grazia Giuliani, I’ll be guiding transformational workshops, small group sessions and emotional regulation practices in an intimate setting limited to just 10 women, so everyone is fully supported, seen and held.

Set among olive groves with views of the Atlas Mountains, this retreat blends:
✨ Evidence-based psychology
✨ coaching and embodiment work
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ restorative time for reflection and integration

It’s for women ready to make meaningful inner change, not just feel relaxed for a week, but leave with tools and clarity that last long after they return home.

I feel incredibly honoured to be part of such a powerful programme and can’t wait to support the women who join us on this journey.

If you’d like to learn more about the retreat or explore whether it might be right for you, comment RETREAT below💛

18/02/2026

One of the most powerful things for our nervous system is being supported.
Not fixed. Not pushed. Not told what we “should” be doing.

But gently guided, understood, and held in a space where we don’t have to pretend we’re coping. When someone feels seen and supported, it can change how they see themselves.

It can soften the inner critic.
Reduce shame.
And create the safety needed for real emotional change to happen.

This is why space matters. Why reflection matters. Why being around the right support, at the right time, can feel life-changing.

Not because someone gives you all the answers. But you’re no longer bearing the load in silence and alone.

Support doesn’t make you weak. It helps you find a healthier, happier way forward.

17/02/2026

So many women carry an invisible mental load.

The planning. The worrying. The remembering. The emotional labour. The constant thinking ahead. Over time, this develops into more than just "tiredness."

It often shows up as overwhelm. Big emotions. Feeling on edge. Struggling to switch off. Reacting more strongly than you’d like to small things.

This is your nervous system under pressure. Not because you’re failing. But because you’ve been carrying too much for too long.

When we never truly rest, reflect or feel safe enough to slow down, our bodies stay in survival mode, and emotional regulation becomes harder.

That’s why creating space away from daily demands is so important. It’s a necessity for mental and emotional wellbeing. Time to pause, breathe, reflect and integrate what you’ve been carrying. When women give themselves this space, they often feel calmer, clearer and more in control again.

You don’t need to keep pushing through. You simply need space to reset.

How can you give yourself this space today? 💛

12/02/2026

I was recently featured in Business Insider. Which feels surreal to say! But what the article really captures isn’t my success.

It shows the reality for so many women right now. For a long time, I was doing what so many of us do, working hard in my career while quietly carrying the majority of the home life too. The invisible planning. The emotional load. The background management.

And I was tired. Not just physically tired. That deep, low-level resentment kind of tired that builds when you feel responsible for absolutely everything and everyone.

So I had a very different conversation with my husband and we rebalanced things - properly. Not temporarily. Not “helping out.” Actually shifting responsibility.

And it changed so much more than just who does the laundry.

It changed how I show up in my work. It gave me the space to expand my practice, to step into bigger opportunities, and to fully own the direction of my career.

This feature is lovely. I’m proud of it. But what matters more to me is the fact that sometimes the growth you’re craving doesn’t start with a new goal. It starts with a boundary.

If you’re navigating midlife shifts, relationship dynamics, or the emotional toll of trying to hold everything together, you’re in the right place.

These conversations are hard. But they can absolutely happen, if you have the right support.

And one conversation can change SO MUCH more than you think.

Link to full article in comments.

11/02/2026

One of my strongest beliefs is this: No matter how much someone has struggled with their mental health, change is always possible.

I’ve seen it in my own life, and I’ve seen it time and time again in the people I support.

Healing doesn’t mean life becomes perfect or that the challenges disappear.
It means learning how to understand your emotions, regulate them, and respond to life in ways that feel healthier and more supportive.

Finding the right kind of help is a huge part of that journey and equally as important is the healing that comes from within us.

Professional support can guide us, teach us skills, and walk alongside us, but ultimately, we have to engage with that support and be ready to make change.

And when those two things come together, the right support and a genuine desire to move forward, incredible transformation is possible.

Even after years of struggling.

10/02/2026

We often hear that when we feel overwhelmed, angry, panicked or anxious, we should “just breathe” or “be mindful”.

And while mindfulness and breathwork can be incredibly helpful, there are moments when emotions are so intense that breathing alone WON’T DO ANYTHING.

When your emotions go from 0 to 100, your body is in full fight-or-flight mode.
Your heart is racing.
Your muscles are tense.
Your thoughts are spiralling.

In those moments, trying to sit still and breathe can actually feel impossible. One helpful starting point can be to move your body.

Short bursts of physical movement, like star jumps, running on the spot, crunches, or anything that gets your heart rate up, can help burn off some of the excess stress hormones in your body and take the edge off that intense emotional surge.
It won’t solve everything in one go.

But it can help bring things down enough so you feel a little more in control again.
Big emotions need practical tools, not just calm ones.

If you often feel overwhelmed, easily triggered, or out of control when emotions hit, follow my page for realistic emotional regulation support and tools that actually work in real life.💛

05/02/2026

Before working on emotion regulation, many people feel like their emotions are in charge.

Small things feel huge (the burnt toast, the snotty email). Overwhelm comes quickly.

And afterwards there’s often shame, wondering why it feels so hard to cope when others seem to manage.

You instantly jump to the conclusion that something is “wrong” with you, but it’s not the case at all.

It’s simply that no one taught you how to understand and manage big emotions in a healthy way.

One client recently shared how learning these skills helped them feel more in control, handle distressing moments better, and even communicate more kindly with themselves and others.

And that’s the real goal here.

I’m not about getting rid of your emotions. I’m not about suppressing them.
I’m here to help you learn how to move through overwhelm with more calm, confidence and understanding.

Big emotions are part of being human and learning how to manage them is a skill that will change everything.

04/02/2026

Mental health isn’t something we “fix” once and never have to think about again. It’s more like our physical health.

Just as we can catch a cold when we’re run down or stressed, our mental wellbeing can dip when life becomes overwhelming, when circumstances change, or when we’re feeling vulnerable.

Even when things are going well, it’s important to stay aware and look after ourselves.

These days I manage my mental health well, but I also know how easy it can be to slide backwards if I’m not paying attention to the signs.

And even if you’ve never struggled before, none of us are immune.

At some point in life, most people will experience emotional difficulties in one form or another.

That’s why recognising what’s happening within yourself and taking action early is so important.

Support isn’t just for when things reach breaking point, it can be a powerful way to maintain wellbeing and navigate life’s challenges more smoothly.

03/02/2026

For a long time, I didn’t realise I was struggling with my mental health.

Looking back now, I can see that I was emotionally sensitive from a young age and often felt overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to cope with the intensity of my feelings, through childhood, adolescence, and into my early twenties.

There were many years of feeling low, muddling through, and trying to get by without really understanding what was going on inside me. At times, it felt incredibly bleak. The turning point came when I realised something fundamental needed to change. I wasn’t prepared to stay stuck or continue struggling in that way.

I went on a real journey to understand myself better, trying different types of therapy and gradually learning practical skills around emotional regulation and managing life’s challenges.

It was never a straight line. There were steps forward, setbacks, and moments of doubt along the way, and if this is you right now, this is normal. No journey is a neat straight line!

But over time, I was able to build a quality of life I never thought was possible.
My own experiences taught me something I carry into my work every day:

change is possible, even with long-term and complex mental health challenges.

With the right support, practical tools, and a willingness to make change, life really can feel calmer, more manageable, and more fulfilling. This journey is what shapes the empathy and understanding I bring into the work I do today.

So if you’d like to learn more about my online programme designed to help you understand and manage your emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build confidence, feel free to message me.

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Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm

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