Emma Allchurch

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About me

I work with clients who are navigating some of the most deeply personal and often misunderstood experiences of their lives. Many of the people I support come to therapy wanting to understand themselves more fully — to make sense of who they are, what they feel, and why certain moments or changes feel so overwhelming.

A core part of my work involves helping clients explore and untangle conflicting feelings, affecting their mental health. These emotions can show up suddenly or build slowly over time, leaving people confused, stuck, with feelings of anxiety, low self confidence, and unsure how to move forward. Together, we create space to gently unpack these inner tensions so that each part of you feels heard, validated, and understood.

I also support clients through significant life transitions, including changes in their bodies, hormones, and mental health. This includes the difficult and often isolating experiences of infertility and menopause, as well as adjusting to a diagnosis of ADHD later in life. These moments can bring exhaustion, overwhelm, and a sense of losing control — and you don’t have to manage them alone.

Many of the people I work with arrive feeling confused, tired, or struggling to cope under layers of emotional, physical, or internal pressure. My approach is warm, inviting, and grounded in genuine understanding. I offer a space where there is no judgement — only curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to helping you reconnect with yourself. My lived experience informs my practice, and I am passionate about helping clients reconcile and integrate different parts of themselves so they can move through life with greater clarity and steadiness.

If you’re unsure where to begin, that’s okay. Reaching out is often the hardest step.

Please email me if you have any questions, or if you would like to book an introductory session to see if I am a good fit for you.

The Counselling Approach I offer:

I am qualified in and practice Person‑Centred Counselling, which is based on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. The sessions are led by you, with space to explore whatever feels most important in the moment. Rather than directing or telling you what to do, the approach is non‑directive, allowing you to move at your own pace.

Although gentle, this way of working can also be gently challenging. I may reflect things back to you or highlight patterns you might not have noticed, always with warmth, empathy, and respect. These small challenges help deepen self‑understanding and support you in reconnecting with your authentic self.

What Our First Session Might Look Like:

Your first session is a full introductory session, giving us the chance to get to know each other and see whether we feel like a good fit. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with — there’s no pressure and no expectation to have everything worked out.

In this session, we’ll explore what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and how I work. You can ask any questions you might have, get a sense of the pace and style of my approach, and decide whether this feels like the right space for you.

My aim is for you to leave the session with a clearer understanding of what working together might look like, so you can make a choice that feels supportive and grounded.

Training, qualifications & experience

Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling

Certificate in On line and Telephone Counselling

Experience with longer term (2 years +) and short term (6 week) clients

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Women's Health

Feminism

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session

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Emma Allchurch Counselling, 6 Upper King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1HA

Type of session

In person
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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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