Articles by Emma Kilburn

15May

Why is Happiness So Hard to Find?

Emma Kilburn

experienceoftherapy, self, selfcompassion, society

Soul

It can be difficult to appreciate what we have when society teaches us to aim for more. Emma Kilburn shares her experience of moving towards self-compassion
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28Jan

Envy and FOMO on Social Media: How to Escape the Cycle

Emma Kilburn

anxiety, envy, jealousy, socialmedia, society

Mind

Emma Kilburn explores the cost of heavy social media use, in particular how it inspires feelings of envy and dissatisfaction
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19Dec

How Are Therapists Portrayed On TV?

Emma Kilburn

therapists, therapy, TV

Mind

Long-term therapy client Emma Kilburn looks at three recent TV shows, each with therapy at the centre: Hang Ups, Women on the Verge, and Wanderlust
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14Nov

What is it Like to Get a New Therapist?

Emma Kilburn

experienceoftherapy, relationships, therapy

Mind

Long-term therapy client Emma Kilburn shares her experience of finding a new therapist
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18Oct

My Journey from Client to Trainee Therapist

Emma Kilburn

career, therapists, therapy

Work

After years in therapy as a client, Emma Kilburn has embarked on the journey to become a therapist herself
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04Sep

In Therapy, I Have Learnt My Anger is Healthy

Emma Kilburn

anger, childhood, emotions, experienceoftherapy, men, society, therapy, women

Mind

Women tend to cover up their anger, but talking to a therapist convinced Emma Kilburn that acknowledging anger could be liberating
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