About me
Hello and a warm welcome! 😊
- Are you feeling low in mood or overwhelmed by constant worry, struggling with a racing mind that never seems to slow down?
- Do you struggle to say no, set boundaries, or express your needs without guilt or fear of upsetting someone? Perhaps you’ve spent so long trying to be everything to everyone else that you’re not quite sure who you are anymore?
- Maybe you are experiencing autism or ADHD burnout and feel exhausted from constantly overcompensating to meet expectations?
- Maybe traditional therapy has felt difficult due to communication or processing barriers and messaging sessions might feel more accessible for you? (I offer both online video sessions & live messaging sessions).
If any of this resonates with you - I think that we could be a great fit.
These are some of the core areas I work with in private practice. My passion for supporting people in these areas comes from a deep understanding of how difficult and overwhelming these experiences can be. I’ve supported many clients in working through them and I also bring lived understanding of similar challenges myself, which allows me to offer therapy that feels authentic and compassionate.
My name is Emily Giles and I am a qualified Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), with a Psychology degree and 11 years of experience in the field of mental health, including 6 years as a practising Therapist.
I would describe myself as very warm, open and genuine. I don’t believe in sitting silently as a “blank slate” or portraying myself as the all-knowing expert. Instead, I very much lean into the humanness of therapy. I believe that the heart of our work lies in genuine connection, shared understanding and collaboration. I value laughter and a strong therapeutic bond just as much as insight and reflection and I believe therapy works best when it feels like two people coming together to explore, rather than one person being “fixed” by another. That being said, I do also bring invaluable knowledge, skill and experience to our sessions too.
I appreciate the strength and courage it can take to begin your therapy journey and just how daunting it can be. However, I hope it reassures you to know how much I pride myself on my ability to help clients to feel at ease early on and safe to open up at their own pace. I will meet you where you are at and walk alongside you toward wherever you would like to go. I place the upmost importance on key values within the therapeutic relationship including trust, respect and empathy.
I am also passionate about providing the best and most appropriate support for each individual client, as I completely empathise with the frustration and disappointment that can occur when you feel as if you are not getting the help that you deserve and need. That's why I love to apply an imaginative and creative approach to therapy, utilising integrative methods (by drawing on various therapeutic models) to tailor each session to best suit your individual needs.
What does therapy often look like with me?
I provide a safe space to explore and process difficult experiences in order to identify a possible set of self-limiting beliefs that have developed as a result of your experiences.
We can then have a look at how those beliefs are impacting your thoughts & emotions and we identify unhelpful behaviour and relationship patterns.
We aim to make sense of those complex thoughts & feelings in order to potentially reduce mental exhaustion or gain overall clarity.
We can also utilise CBT techniques to challenge unhelpful thought patterns & develop alternative more realistic and helpful beliefs.
And finally - often the most powerful step of all - we may focus on behaviour change. This is what can really help to cement all that you’ve learned in therapy and support you in building lasting, positive change in your life.
If you would like to discuss any of this further or think that you might like to work with me - I offer a free 20-30 minute introductory call (phone or video) so we can chat, get to know each other and see if working together feels like the right fit. There’s no pressure - just a friendly space to explore what therapy might look like for you.
I’m looking forward to potentially meeting you and supporting you as you begin your therapy journey 🌿
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Psychology 2:1 degree (with hons) University of Manchester (2017)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (2018)
- Diploma in Person-Centred Therapeutic Counselling (2021)
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2022)
- Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision including Online & Telephone Working (2025)
Experience
- Private Therapist- Owner of @emilygilestherapy (2023- present)
- School Counsellor (Providing integrative therapy for high school students) - Lancashire Council (2020 - present)
- Mental Health Crisis Helpline Practitioner - Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (2020 - present)
- Mental Health Support Worker - A&E Mental Health Liaison Team & Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Services Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (2015 - 2021)
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
£50.00 per session
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