About me
Do you spend so much time looking after everyone else that you've forgotten what it feels like to put yourself first?
Maybe you're the person everyone relies on. You manage the responsibilities, keep everyone happy and try your best to hold everything together. But underneath it all, you might feel exhausted, frustrated or as though your own needs rarely get considered.
Perhaps you overthink conversations, worry about disappointing people, compare yourself to others or feel guilty when you say no.
You might recognise these patterns but struggle to understand why you keep repeating them.
I'm Emma, an integrative counsellor based in Scunthorpe, offering counselling in person and online.
I work with those who want to understand themselves better, explore the experiences that have shaped them and develop a healthier relationship with themselves.
One thing I've come to understand through my work is that our behaviours rarely tell the whole story.
People-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking and putting everyone else first can sometimes be patterns we've developed over time. They may have helped us navigate relationships, feel accepted or avoid difficult emotions.
But sometimes those same patterns begin to leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from ourselves or questioning our worth.
Counselling offers an opportunity to explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgement.
Together, we can begin to understand where they come from, how they're affecting your life today and what you might want to do differently.
What is it like to work with me?
I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is an important part of therapy.
I don't see myself as the expert on your life. You bring your experiences, and I bring my knowledge, curiosity and a willingness to explore things alongside you.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and collaborative. I value honesty, authenticity and being able to show up as yourself.
There may be moments of reflection, difficult conversations and gentle challenges. There may also be humour and laughter, because therapy doesn't have to feel serious every minute.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on your individual needs, rather than expecting you to fit into one particular way of working.
A little about my background
I hold a BA (Hons) in Counselling and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice and Crime Control.
My background has given me a particular interest in understanding human behaviour, the experiences that shape us and how our beliefs about ourselves can influence the choices we make.
I believe people are more than their experiences, the labels they may have been given or the patterns they've developed.
Taking the next step
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling.
You might know exactly what you'd like support with, or you might simply recognise that something doesn't feel right and want to understand yourself a little better.
Either way, you're welcome to get in touch.
I offer an introductory call where we can talk about what has brought you to counselling, what you're hoping for and whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA Criminal Justice and Crime Control
- BA (Hons) Counselling
- Trauma-Focused CBT level 2
- Rewind therapy
- Counselling Children and Young People
- Grief and Bereavement Diploma
- Trauma Informed
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3)
- Online and Telephone Counselling
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
£60.00 per session
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