Emma Reed Turrell is a psychotherapist, author and podcast host. She grew up in Portsmouth and went on to read English at Cambridge University. Following ten years working in business, Emma returned to her earlier passion for psychology and mental health. That took her on the path to becoming a psychotherapist. She now runs a busy private practice alongside hosting the podcast Dial Emma (having previously co-hosted Best Friend Therapy) and is the author of What Am I Missing? and Please Yourself. Emma lives in Southsea with her two children and golden retriever. Her latest book, Life Boat: A Therapist's Stories of Change, Resilience and Hope is forthcoming with Macmillan in April 2027.
