About me
Hi I’m Emma a UKCP accredited Psychotherapist, I offer both individual and relationship therapy. I hope that my profile gives you a sense of what to expect if we were to work together. If you want to find out more then please get in touch through the method suggested below.
Relationship therapy
Does it feel like the simplest conversation leads to an argument? Like your partner just isn’t listening to you? As though it’s almost impossible to communicate?
Maybe you have already decided to separate and want to work to have a positive relationship so you can co parent.
Or maybe things are generally ok between you and your partner but you feel a little disconnected or drifting and you want to deepen your connection.
Any and all of these situations can feel awful. You might feel confused, lonely, misunderstood or that you or your relationship are a “failure”.
In couples’ work, I don’t take sides. I won’t “gang up” on either of you. Instead, my aim is to focus on being your cheerleader to support you to have the relationship you want. I use Imago dialogue* which is a specific, predictable way of talking with each other that provides safety, and promotes connection, understanding and empathy.
Together, we will work together to enable you both to feel more connected and safer in your relationship, and equipped to be able talk and hear each other with empathy and love.
*I am currently an imago therapist in training.
Individual therapy, including EMDR
There are many reasons for entering therapy. Perhaps you have experienced a major life event such as a bereavement, illness or other trauma. Or you have noticed patterns in your life and are wondering, how did I end up here again?
It could be that you have noticed that the way you approach relationships or handle situations just isn't working anymore and you can't help thinking, maybe there's another way?
You might be feeling stuck, lost, frustrated or alone; maybe even all of these.
I want to understand what happened and what’s getting in the way for you now, and find a way forward that works for you.
Working together I hope that you will gain a great understanding of the origins of the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back and get you back into connection with your authentic self.
If this sounds like what you need right now, please send an email with a brief description of your current situation and what you want to be different and your availability. For couples, send a joint email (please cc both of you in, I will not communicate with you individually outside of our appointments) briefly describing your current situation, i.e. whether you’re living together, separating, etc.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Level 7)
- Diploma in Integrative Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 6)
- EMDR Europe Accredited Training with EMDR Academy (member of the EMDR Association UK)
- Imago couples counsellor in training
- Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression at York St John University)
- Enhanced DBS check and professional indemnity insurance.
Experience
- NHS Talking Therapies Service (EMDR and CfD clinician)
- Long-term conditions, chronic pain and long COVID service
- Domestic Abuse Service
- Gambling Harms Service
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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Fees
£60.00 - £90.00
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