Emily Griffiths
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About me
Many people reach out for counselling when life feels heavy — whether that’s because of relationship struggles, loss, trauma, or big changes that have knocked things off balance. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to take care of yourself, especially if you’re someone who’s always been the one looking after everyone else. You may also be waiting for NHS support and need something to help you cope in the meantime.
It’s completely normal to wonder whether counselling can really make a difference, or to feel nervous about taking that first step. Opening up to someone new can feel daunting. My role is simply to offer a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to manage everything alone. Together, we can explore what’s been going on for you, at your pace, and help you find steadier ground.
A good connection between you and your therapist is essential. That is why I offer a free 30‑minute phone call so we can get a sense of whether we’re a good fit. It’s a relaxed chance to talk about what you need and explore the best way forward — whether that’s working together, trying a different approach, or linking with other services.
If you choose to continue, we’ll work together in a friendly, down‑to‑earth way on the challenges you’re facing and the goals that matter to you. My counselling is accessible and affordable, with concessionary rates available.
I work from my home in Barrow‑in‑Furness (close to Furness General) and offer face‑to‑face sessions here or in your home. I also support people across the UK online or by phone. My approach is person‑centred and free from jargon — your experiences and your pace guide the work.
Whether you want longer‑term support or just a few sessions to see how it feels, you’re welcome to get in touch by text, WhatsApp, email, or phone. I’ll reply within 24 hours, and we can arrange a no‑obligation chat about your options.
I very much look forward to hearing from you.
Testimonial .
(My professional body, the BACP, does not encourage the use of 'client' testimonials, the following is from one of my peers in a group I facilitated, published with their knowledge and consent).
Emily helped me very much when I was recently bereaved. It was an incredibly difficult time for me and she was a very understanding person to talk to and went out of her way to be kind and helpful to me. I would wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to her, she is a very understanding person with so much life experience and I view her as a safe pair of hands.
Training, qualifications & experience
About Me
Counselling is my second career. I trained as a nurse in Manchester, then did an MPhil. I worked for many years as a community nurse and senior NHS manager, whilst raising my family.
My personal experience of a childhood surrounded by violence and abuse, supporting loved ones with long‑term mental and physical health issues, addiction, and suicide bereavement has greatly influenced the person I am and how I work as a counsellor. I try to be the person I would have found helpful - so we laugh as well as cry in sessions, I can offer suggest other resources for you to look at, or pull on a range of strategies as 'first aid' whilst before doing deeper work. And I'm affordable, and if you want some fuss my dogs at the end of a session to get your balance back before leaving, you're welcome!
I bring genuine warmth, understanding to my work, which is centred on helping you make sense of what you’re carrying — whether that’s anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, or the impact of surviving abuse.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Person‑Centred Therapy, and my ongoing professional development includes additional training in:
loss of sense of self; anxiety; childhood trauma, and current difficulties that may be impacted by this; work issues; family and relationship (with individuals - I am not a family or couples counsellor); neurodivergence; self harm and eating disorders;
loss and bereavement (including pet bereavement), with extensive experience in suicide bereavement;
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) informed approaches
Internal Family Systems (IFS)‑informed approaches.
I am committed to safe, ethical practice and maintain;
BACP Register Membership (408802)
Enhanced DBS certificate
Full professional insurance
ICO membership (Information Commissioner’s Office)
Regular clinical supervision, as required by my professional body
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Coming to terms with long term health conditions.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £50 per 60 minute hour.
Sessions available week days and weekend, including evenings up to 8pm.
I offer a limited number of places at a concessionary rate of £35/ hour to those with low income, on pensions, long term sick, unemployed, refugees and students. (You will not be asked to prove that you are in one of the above groups - counselling is based on trust!)
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Further information
If you would like to know more about this style of working, please visit:- https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/person-centred-counselling/
