Media and Articles
Our articles and interviews reflect the specialist knowledge and values that underpin our practice. Covering topics including women's mental health, motherhood, burnout, trauma, relationships, identity and emotional wellbeing, they bring together psychological research, clinical experience and practical insights to help women better understand themselves.
​Sarah's latest article in Psyche explores what it really takes to be a resilient mother, challenging the idea that resilience is simply an individual trait. Drawing on psychological research and clinical experience, she considers the role of relationships, emotional regulation, meaning-making and the wider environment in supporting mothers.
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"Why do I feel guilty when I know I shouldn't?"
by Sarah Emmerson in Counselling Directory
23 September 2026
Guilt can be useful when we’ve done something wrong, but what happens when we feel guilty for things that aren’t actually our responsibility? In this article Dr Sarah Emmerson explores omnipotent responsibility guilt — the feeling that we need to manage other people’s emotions and wellbeing. She looks at how these patterns can develop in relationships and why letting go of guilt isn’t always as simple as setting better boundaries.
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"The mother with too many hats"
by Sarah Emmerson in Mothered Magazine
17 August 2026
The mother with too many hats explores the many roles women are expected to move between when they become mothers, and the sense of losing touch with yourself beneath them all. It asks what happens when being a mother, partner, carer and everything else leaves little room simply to be yourself.
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"I'm fuelled by road rage and commuter crossness even though my life is great - so why are British women among the angriest in Europe?"
Interview in The Stylist
12 August 2026
Dr Sarah Emmerson was interviewed for the Stylist about why British women are among the angriest in Europe - do they have more to be angry about or is there more to the story? It's an important conversation and question to think about.
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Burnout is more than simply feeling stressed or exhausted. This article explains the psychological signs of burnout, why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable, and how understanding your emotional needs, boundaries and nervous system can help you move beyond chronic overwhelm toward lasting recovery.
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Why do anxiety and trauma sometimes remain in the body even when we understand them intellectually? This article explores the vagus nerve, Polyvagal Theory, trauma and the nervous system, explaining why genuine healing often requires safety, connection and relationships—not just self-soothing techniques or nervous system "hacks."
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