About Emma

Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to go through it on your own. I offer calm, collaborative support for people facing a wide range of challenges—such as anxiety, depression, low self-worth, identity questions, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, or stress. Sometimes it’s harder to put into words: you may simply feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next.

My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s happening for you. With warmth, curiosity, and respect for who you are, I’ll support you in making sense of your experiences, growing self-awareness, and moving toward the changes that feel most meaningful.

I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued. I won’t tell you how to live your life—instead, I’ll walk alongside you as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and choices.

I work from a humanistic perspective and draw on a range of approaches, tailoring sessions to each individual. I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and hold a degree in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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Training, qualifications & experience

Training

  • BA ( Hons) Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • DipHE in Therapeutic Counselling.
  • Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3, CPCAB
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2, CPCAB
  • Certificate in CYP counselling 2024
  • A registered Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP)

    Theories trained in, amongst others:

    • Person Centred approach
    • Psychodynamic
    • Transactional Analysis
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
    • Pluralism
    • Integrative

    I hold appropriate professional insurance for my counselling and psychotherapy work, helping to make sure my practice is safe, responsible and professionally supported.

    Enhanced DBS checked.

    Your privacy, confidentiality and safety are central to my practice. GDPR, safeguarding, confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality are all discussed clearly as part of the contracting and boundaries process before any sessions begin, so you know what to expect from the outset.

    Experience

    I have experience working within an NHS crisis mental health service, supporting people experiencing acute and complex mental health difficulties, often during times of significant distress and vulnerability.

    My professional background includes conducting risk assessments around suicidal thoughts, self-harm, safeguarding and vulnerability. I use clinical formulation to understand the person’s difficulties, history and triggers, helping to identify their needs.

    I’m confident in developing practical safety and risk management plans with people,  including recognising when urgent support, emergency services, crisis-team input or onward referral is needed.

    I have worked within multidisciplinary teams and alongside other agencies, communicating effectively to ensure people receive appropriate and joined-up support.

    Throughout my practice, I maintain high ethical and professional standards, with a strong focus on boundaries, confidentiality, safeguarding and client wellbeing, in line with the BACP Ethical Framework.