Emma Haslam

Hiya! 

Welcome to my profile - I’m Em.

I’m a neuro-affirming person-centred therapist offering sessions in Warrington and online.

If you’ve found your way here, I imagine you’re looking for some support. Maybe you know exactly what’s brought you here or perhaps you just know that things don’t feel quite right and you’re not really sure where to start. Either way, you don’t have to have all the answers just yet.

You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. We’ll do that together. 

As a person-centred therapist, I believe you are the expert on you. I’m not here to tell you what you should or shouldn’t do, or to try and change who you are. Instead, I will be by your side, offering empathy, understanding and curiosity as we explore whatever you wish to bring to our sessions. We’ll work together as a team, at your pace, towards any personal goals you want to achieve.

I’m passionate about creating a therapeutic experience that feels human. Therapy doesn’t have to be stiff, formal or intimidating. There can be humour, quiet reflective moments, stimming, lots of swearing, tears, losing your train of thought halfway through a sentence, and sometimes you might have absolutely no idea what to say or where to start. There’s room for all of that.

In my opinion, our professional working relationship is at the heart of therapy. Finding that person who just gets it, who gets you, can be magical which then allows the space for authenticity, self awareness, clarity and healing. Opening up to someone you’ve never met about the things going on in your head and your life isn’t easy and can feel daunting - I’ve been there. My hope is to be someone you can reveal your true self to without fear of judgement, so that you can feel heard, understood, empowered and accepted for the wonderfully unique person that you are. Your whole self is welcome and celebrated here.

You might be coming to therapy because of anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma, imposter syndrome, relationship issues, low self-esteem, questions surrounding your identity, or simply because you’ve reached a point where you’d like some support, clarity or a deeper sense of self.

I’ve supported people through all of these experiences and many more. My approach is holistic and focuses on you as an individual, recognising that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I’ll tailor our sessions to your personal needs, wants and experiences.

I find myself working with a lot of queer and neurodivergent people. I can relate to many of the joys, challenges and complexities that can come with being queer and/or neurodivergent on a personal level, which I feel brings an additional layer of understanding and authenticity to our therapeutic relationship.

You deserve to have a space where you can be yourself and explore what’s going on for you.

It would be a privilege to be alongside you as you make sense of your experiences, discover more about yourself and find your own way forward. 

I’d love to hear from you!

                      -          Em x 

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, ‘Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.’ I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”

— Carl Rogers, A Way of Being

“I won’t be able to explain in words what you have done for me. You helped me find myself. I always believed I could figure it out on my own, but I’ve learnt that we all need help sometimes. You have been such a big part of my life.” - JB, Client

I offer a free, 30 minute informal chat via telephone/Zoom. This is an opportunity for us both to see if we could be a good fit by getting more of an understanding of each other and if my way of working will meet your needs/wants with absolutely no pressure/obligation. 

£45 per one 50 minute phone call/zoom counselling session.
£57 per one 50 minute face-to-face counselling session - (£45 personal fee + room hire fee).
*I also offer concession rates - please ask for more details*