About me
"Now that I say it…”
Hi, I’m Emily.
Welcome to the world of counselling, and welcome back if you’ve been here before. The idea of counselling may feel overwhelming or confusing, so I invite you to consider it in its simplest form; therapy, through talking.
I consider our work a privilege, meeting you where you’re at and seeking to understand things from your unique experience.
How it works
Firstly, we can have a free 30 minute consultation where we can get to know each other, build a bit of a picture, and see if I am the right counsellor for you. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
After this initial consultation, sessions last 50 minutes and are weekly.
How we'd work
I am what is known as an integrative counsellor. This means our work will draw on a variety of counselling modalities and techniques, including elements of CBT, IFS, and creative methods. At my core I practice Gestalt therapy. This is a relational approach that works in the ‘here and now’ with key elements including:
- raising awareness
- recognising what blocks us from where we’d like to be
- and allowing all parts of ourselves to be seen and accepted
This approach also considers the physical responses we have and how our body may be linked to our thoughts and feelings as well.
Ultimately, I believe the relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. Our sessions would be client-lead whilst also bringing my authentic self to the relationship as well.
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience
Whilst I am trained to work with a variety of everyday life and mental health problems, there are some I have exceptionally extensive experience in such as anxiety and depression, stress, self-esteem, struggles with faith, and loss.
A particular area to note is my experience working with anxiety and depression. I understand how they often come together to create a sense overwhelm and numbness at the same time.
My training is also supported by many years of working with children and teenagers which gives me insight into the lives of young people as well the families around them, however that looks for you.
I have lived and worked in a diverse area for most of my life and so have experienced the cross-section of the UKs demographic. With this in mind, I will always endeavour to understand your own unique experience as well.
Training & Qualifications
- I have a Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling and am working towards my BACP accreditation.
- I have completed up-to-date safeguarding training and hold an enhanced DBS.
- I have almost 10 years of experience working with under-18s.
- I am a Mental Health First Aider.
Member organisations
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- everyday life problems
- decision making
- religion
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial consultation (30 mins)
£50 per session (50 mins)
I offer some concessions for trainees or those with low income. This is something we can discuss in the initial consultation.
I start with an initial 12 sessions which can then be extended to long term therapy.
When I work
My working hours are reasonably flexible across Monday-Friday. Please get in touch to discuss a time and day that works for you.
Further information
I am currently offering online counselling exclusively. I usually use Google Meet but if this is not possible for you we can discuss other options.
In-person work will be available later in the year.
I am a member of the ACC and work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
