Emma West

I have a very rare disability called Kniest Syndrome which means I'm 4ft tall and all of my joints are enlarged and pretty inflexible. Because it affects my mobility I use a mobility scooter when out and about. I have several jobs - I'm an Online Counsellor (www.emmawestcounselling.co.uk) counselling people via video, text and email, I sit on disability benefit [PIP, DLA, AA] tribunals as a Disability Qualified Member, and I am a freelance writer. I live in Devon with my husband, two teenage sons, and two dogs. I love to go out for walks, enjoy cooking, going out for meals, wildlife/animals, psychology, and travel.

Work & Education

Emma West: different employment options to suit your disability

19/03/2021

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Emma is sitting on the sofa and is working on her laptop - Photo by Emma West

Emma West, a counsellor, talks about how you can find the best, accessible, employment option for you if you have…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Why journaling could help you cope with Covid-19

19/01/2021

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Lady writing in journal - by Negative Space

Emma West, an online counsellor with Kniest Syndrome, explains how journaling is a great way to improve your wellbeing and…

Entertainment & Culture

Representation of disability in popular culture in 2020 – where are we now?

29/09/2020

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View from behind a camera filming a woman sat in a library

Emma West, who worked at the BBC for more than a decade, looks at the representation of disability in popular…

Lifestyle

The advantages and disadvantages of my child having inherited my disability

21/08/2020

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Emma with her two sons and husband in a market square between ornate buildings

Emma Bowler, who has Kniest Syndrome, a rare disability, talks about the positives and negatives of having a child who…

Wellbeing & Fitness

7 ways to boost your mental wellbeing during lockdown and beyond

01/05/2020

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Woman's hand holding a note saying you've got this

If you're struggling because of the Covid-19 isolation, discover 7 ways you can boost your mental wellbeing now and into…

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