Emma Hardisty

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About me

FdA Counselling Studies | Registered Member MBACP | Accredited Professional Member PNCPS (Acc.)
Integrative Holistic Counsellor – In-Person, Online, Telephone & Walk-and-Talk Therapy

Hello, I’m Emma, a qualified Integrative Counsellor passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their inner strength.

I offer a warm, non-judgemental, safe, supportive, confidential space where you can explore your emotions safely and begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to support you.

Taking the first step into counselling can feel overwhelming. My aim is to make this process as welcoming and comfortable as possible. I will walk alongside you, helping you explore your emotions and make sense of your experiences, always at your own pace. I believe that everyone holds the answers within themselves, sometimes we just need the right support to find them.

How I work
I take a holistic and integrative approach, drawing from a range of therapeutic models including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centred Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness based approaches
  • Expressive and Creative Approaches
  • Attachment Theory

This allows me to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and support your individual journey. I blend these evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, intuitive understanding, creating space for deep healing and personal growth, promoting lasting change.

As a spiritual enthusiast with a love for nature, meditation, Reiki, and self-care, I’m also able to gently incorporate these elements where appropriate for those who are open to a more holistic path.

What I can help with
I work with adults and adolescents on a range of issues, including:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Low self-esteem
  • Stress and burnout
  • Trauma and emotional abuse
  • OCD and phobias
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
  • Health and work-related issues
  • Relationship and family difficulties

Therapy sessions
Sessions are 50 minutes and available:

In-person
Online (via Teams)
Telephone
Walk-and-Talk (nature-based therapy)

To help you decide if I’m the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 15-minute initial telephone consultation.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications:

  • FdA in Counselling Studies
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Additional Training:

  • Online and Telephone Counselling
  • Dream Analysis & Shadow Self
  • Attachment and Internal Parts Work
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Mental Health First Aid (Adults)
    Suicide Awareness
  • Safeguarding Adults and Children
  • Working Creatively with Children
  • Trauma Informed Embodied Practice

Professional registrations
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Accredited Professional Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (PNCPS Acc.)
I adhere to the ethical frameworks of both organisations and continue to develop my skills through ongoing training and professional supervision.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Concessions are available (please enquire)

Please contact me to check current availability

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18

Nelson, Lancashire, BB9

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

Key details

DBS check

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

All on one level Wheelchair accessible Located on a bus route Free on-street parking available I aim to make my therapy space welcoming and accessible to all clients. Please feel free to contact me if you have specific accessibility needs.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
FaceTime