About me
Emma Clewer | Prof. Dip. Psychotherapeutic Counselling |MBACP (Registered)
Hello, I'm Emma. I am a BACP-registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. I work with adults, young people and children over the age of 8.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences safely and at your own pace. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of painful experiences such as domestic abuse, bereavement, trauma, or difficult relationships. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself, alone in what you're going through, or unsure how to move forward.
My own personal lived experiences have given me insight into how life’s challenges can impact our sense of identity, self-worth, mental wellbeing and our everyday life. Whether you’re beginning therapy for the first time or continuing your healing journey, counselling with me offers a calm, compassionate place to explore your story at a pace that feels right for you.
At Emma & You Therapy, you’ll find a warm, welcoming space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and supported - exactly as you are.
How I Can Support You:
Many people I work with face challenges that leave them feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are. I have extensive experience supporting individuals living with:
* Anxiety, stress, low mood, and panic
* Bereavement and loss
* Trauma and domestic abuse recovery (working with both women and men)
* Low self-worth and loss of identity
* Relationship difficulties and boundary issues
* Life transitions and personal growth
* Young people’s emotional wellbeing
Together, we will gently focus on rebuilding a sense of safety, self-trust, and emotional resilience, enabling you to move towards greater balance and confidence.
How I Work
At Emma & You Therapy, healing happens through connection - not pressure. I believe that every person carries the potential, wisdom and resilience within them to shape their own story, and my role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover your voice and inner strength.
I offer an integrative, holistic approach to counselling, drawing on a mix of therapeutic models to meet your unique needs. This means sessions are grounded in empathy, presence, and collaboration - and tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all formula.
My Therapeutic Approach
As a qualified integrative practitioner, I recognise that no single approach fits everyone. I draw on a range of therapeutic models, thoughtfully weaving them together to meet your individual needs:
*Person-Centred Therapy* — creating a space where you feel genuinely understood, helping you build trust in your own inner wisdom.
*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)* — developing practical coping tools to navigate difficult thoughts and align with what matters most to you.
*Psychodynamic Therapy* — exploring how past experiences and attachment patterns influence your present feelings and relationships.
*Somatic Therapy* — reconnecting body and mind to help you feel grounded, regulated, and safe.
What You’ll Experience in Therapy
I offer you a non-judgmental approach to help you tell your story and explore the impact this is having upon you and the relationships around you. It is a space where your feelings matter, and your pace is respected.
In therapy we might:
- explore coping strategies and co-create a personalized toolkit which will help you to cope better and live a more fulfilling life in the here and now
- gently and safely explore how past experiences influence the present at your own pace
- gain a greater insight through collaborative exploration into your relationship patterns, with others and most importantly, yourself.
- work on creating a greater sense of self-awareness, resilience, acceptance and self- confidence
Whilst there can be specific life events that bring someone to counselling (for example, a bereavement or relationship breakdown), it is more often a combination of life events that prompts people to seek support. Every person’s journey is unique, and my aim is to create with you an accepting and supportive therapeutic relationship as a base from which we can explore those aspects of your life which you may be struggling with, to help you to achieve your counselling goals.
Practical Details
- Free initial phone call or online meeting to answer any questions you may have and explore working together
- Sessions are typically 50 minutes
- I offer online and telephone counselling sessions
- I also offer Face-to-face counselling sessions in a secluded garden counselling studio
- Flexible daytime and evening appointments.
You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly where to begin — we can start wherever you are.
If you're considering counselling, you're welcome to get in touch for a free 30-minute introductory call where we can explore whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Who I Work With
I support adults, young people, and children over the age of 8 who are struggling with their mental wellbeing. This is often not down to one specific 'thing' but a combination of several. I do not believe in giving people labels and instead want to connect with the human, you, at the centre of everything. My areas of expertise are supporting those who have been bereaved of someone important to them and those who are victims of domestic abuse, both females and males. This means I have experience in supporting individuals living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, or relationship difficulties.
I hold a Level 6 Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Distinction) and a Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. I have completed additional training in:
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Somatic Awareness
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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.
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Fees
£50.00 per session
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My Way of Working
In our sessions, you’ll find a safe, calm, and collaborative space. I will not ‘do’ therapy to’ you, but rather we will work together to explore and discover new ways forward. We might explore your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations - gently connecting mind and body to support healing from the inside out. I will not judge you during the sessions, and I do not do psychological assessments. Every session is guided by your pace, your needs, and your story.
I offer both reflection and practical strategies, helping you find ways to regulate, reconnect, and rebuild from a place of compassion.
Your Next Step
Reaching out for therapy can feel big - and it’s also a brave step. If you’d like to explore working together, it would be lovely to hear from you.
