About me
Hello, I'm Emily. I'm a qualified, relational, integrative counsellor, working with young people and adults. I worked as a teacher for many years, both in mainstream and SEN settings, before re-training as a counsellor in 2019. This broad pastoral background is an ingredient I bring to counselling, giving me insight into a multitude of challenges of the human experience.
Whether this is your first time seeking counselling or hundredth time, it can feel very vulnerable sharing your experiences with a stranger. My primary aim, as a person-centred counsellor, is to put you at ease and enable you to feel comfortable enough to open up. This is to help you feel seen, heard and understood, no matter how difficult or complicated your story. With me, there is no judgement, but warm empathy and a willing acceptance of whatever burdens you carry. My hope is that through being able to talk openly about your experiences it will help you to make sense of them, to feel some compassion for yourself and lighten the load.
Being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman, I understand first-hand how confusing or isolating the world can sometimes feel. If you identify as neurodivergent or are discovering this part of yourself, please be reassured that I will provide you with a neuro-affirming safe space to help you explore this, to unmask and be your authentic self. I provide Autism-specific counselling, as well as support for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD, Dyslexia and Tourette's Syndrome, and a range of learning disabilities.
During your counselling sessions, I will ensure a safe, private and comfortable environment, making adjustments and accommodating any sensory needs you may have. I will incorporate a range of creative resources and interventions that feel right for you. I will pay close attention to and bring awareness of things that may be crushing or holding you back. Come exactly as you are. Together we will explore whatever is important to you, empowering you to draw from your own wisdom to gain a renewed sense of direction, find healing, and restore your true self.
Please contact me in the way you feel most comfortable; via the contact form on my website, directly via my email or by phone/text on 07884576886. I will normally respond within 1 working day.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications: I trained at Leeds Beckett University and hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am a registered member of the BACP, with accreditation pending. I am a trained and certified Online and Telephone counsellor, and in 2025 I completed Trauma-Informed Practitioner training and certification. I am currently undertaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy training and Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) training. I am also a qualified teacher and BASE job coach.
Counselling Experience: I have provided counselling on behalf of Pathways Counselling Leeds and Bradford Bereavement Support. In 2022 I established an in-house counselling service for Lighthouse Futures Trust, a SEND employability college in Leeds. I continue to run this alongside my private practice.
I have worked extensively supporting neurodivergent young people, both in the workplace and on campus, for over 5 years. I have provided bespoke job-coach and autism workshops, and neurodiversity training for employers.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
FIRST CONTACT/REFERRAL CONSULTATION: Free
When your referral is received you will be contacted by me via your preferred method (phone call, email or text message). This is to find out briefly what your counselling goals are and set up the initial session. I will then send you a short questionnaire for you to return to me before your initial session.
INITIAL SESSION - ONLINE (50 mins): £55.00
In a video call (or telephone call, if online is not available to you) we will talk about your reasons for coming for counselling and what you'd like to get from it. I will undertake a brief personal history / assessment to ensure my approach is right for you. Together we can agree the next steps you would like to take, which may include setting up your counselling sessions, agreeing (contracting) how we will work together and answering any questions you may have about the counselling. If appropriate, it will be an opportunity for me to provide support or resources to help you in the lead up to your counselling starting.
Please note, if the counselling is for a young person under 18, the initial consultation will take place with a parent/carer, or in a joint session with them present.
COUNSELLING SESSIONS - In Person (50 mins)
£55 .00
If you would like to have your counselling sessions in person these will take place in a comfortable, private counselling room in the centre of Farsley, near Pudsey, West Yorkshire. If you would prefer for counselling to take place outdoors, this can be arranged too. Please speak to me about this so we can work out what will be best for you.
COUNSELLING SESSIONS - Online (50 mins)
£55 .00
If having your counselling sessions online (via video call, or telephone if preferred) is better for you, this can also be arranged. We can talk about this during your introductory consultation. This is available nationally.
When I work
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Weekend or evening sessions - occasionally these are available. Please ask about availability.
Further information
Who I work with:
I work with all people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ability or neurotype.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
