One of the UK's best-loved psychotherapists reveals the blind spots that are clouding our judgement and affecting our relationships, and shares the tools to overcome them

Have you ever had a conversation with a friend or relative that's hit a nerve and you can't figure out why it bothered you so much? Over the course of her 15-year career, Emma has discovered that the root of this pain and confusion often lies in a blind spot: a gap in our awareness that distorts how we perceive ourselves and our loved ones which, left unchallenged, can leave us feeling unloved, insecure or overwhelmed.

In What am I Missing? Emma reveals the four blind spot profiles along with client case studies to demonstrate how they show up in daily life, and exercises to help us see past them:

Are you THE GLADIATOR, determined but missing trust?
THE BRIDGE, easy-going but missing authenticity?
THE HUSTLER, charming but missing self-worth?
Or THE ROCK, resilient but missing boundaries?

Like sitting with your own therapist, What am I Missing? will help you understand yourself and your loved ones better than ever before, and gives you the keys to a happier life.

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'This book changed my life' Elizabeth Day

'Beautifully observed, insightful and validating' Julia Samuel

'Gently powerful, helpful and hopeful' Anna Mathur

About the Author
Emma Reed Turrell is a psychotherapist, writer, speaker and podcaster. She runs a busy private practice alongside co-hosting the Best Friend Therapy podcast with Elizabeth Day. Emma lives in Winchester with her husband, two children and two golden retrievers. Her first book Please Yourself focused on people-pleasing, What am I Missing? is her second book.

Reviews
Everyone should read What am I Missing? * Dr Alex George, Stompcast *
This book changed my life. An invaluable guide to uncovering the things we don't know about ourselves and to reclaiming our power by addressing them. A fantastic, enlightening read. * Elizabeth Day *
Emma skillfully stands beside us as we look together at the dark and dusty corners of ourselves, allowing the life-changing light of self-awareness to flood in. Gently powerful, helpful and hopeful * Anna Mathur, author of Raising a Happier Mother *
A brilliant book, fantastic advice. Emma helps us notice what we haven't spotted about ourselves yet. * Liz Earle *
No matter what profile you fit, you are going to come away with answers to questions you didn't even know you had * Andrea McLean, Midlife Conversations *
Beautifully observed, insightful and validating, this book will help you understand yourself and your relationships like never before * Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and author of Grief Works *
This book gives both a smart, digestible and practical guide to knowing yourself better and I think we can all identify elements of ourselves in the case studies which highlights how so much of what we struggle with is entirely human. * Kate Moyle, Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist and Author of The Science Of Sex *
Identifying which blind spot profile you tend towards can be key to learning what it is you are missing in life - and in turn make you feel happier and more fulfilled. Here, Reed Turrell shares everything you need to know. * iNews *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241624982
Author Emma Reed Turrell
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Penguin Life
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 425g
Dimensions(mm) 222mm * 141mm * 29mm