Emma Hooper
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About me
Life doesn't always go the way we expect it to. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, or a sense that things don't feel quite right. You could be adjusting to change, coming to terms with a loss, or facing a transition that's harder to process than you anticipated. Alternatively, you may be looking for a calm space to understand yourself better.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of counselling approaches and tailor our work to suit you as an individual. I bring an open mind to our work together, and I'm interested in who you are and the experiences that have shaped you. As well as exploring what's difficult, I'm also keen to understand what gives your life meaning and to help you recognise personal strengths you may not have noticed.
Whatever your reason for coming to counselling, my aim is to offer a quiet, confidential space where you can be yourself. You don't need to have the right words ready, or to arrive with things already worked out. If you're feeling stuck, or unsure where to begin, that's fine. You can simply come as you are, and we can work through it at your pace.
Who I work with:
I work with adults (18yrs+) who want space to understand themselves better, as well as those who are experiencing a range of emotional and life challenges. These may include:
- Feeling anxious or suffering from low mood
- Low confidence or problems with self-esteem
- Relationship difficulties – these may be personal or work relationships
- Feeling overwhelmed or difficulty coping with everyday tasks
- Life changes, in your career or in your personal life
I also have a particular interest in supporting people with:
- Cancer and life-changing diagnoses: You may have been diagnosed recently, or some time ago. Either way, counselling can offer a space to process how you’re feeling and to explore the impact this has had on you, both physically and emotionally. There’s no right or wrong way to feel, and you’re welcome to bring whatever is on your mind.
- Loss and bereavement: You may be grieving someone you were close to, or someone with whom you had a more complicated relationship. You may also be grieving the loss of a pet. Whatever your loss, counselling can give you the opportunity to talk through how you are feeling.
- Menopause and perimenopause: The changes that happen during this time can have an impact on your mood, body, identity and relationships. Counselling can give you the time to process what you’re going through, make sense of the changes, and feel more like yourself.
Sessions:
Sessions usually take place weekly or fortnightly and last for 50 minutes. I am able to offer these sessions either in-person, in St Albans or London Colney, or from anywhere in the UK online.
What next?
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so that we can discuss what has brought you to counselling, how I work as a counsellor, and answer any questions you might have.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (Buckinghamshire New University)
- Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (University of Northampton)
- BSc in Psychology (Open University)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (West Herts College)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (West Herts College)
- Certificate in Online and telephone counselling (Counselling Tutor)
- IAFPD Certificate in Coaching (Centre for Coaching)
Experience:
Alongside my private practice, I currently volunteer as a counsellor in two local hospices, supporting people who are living with a cancer diagnosis or another life-changing illness, or who have experienced a bereavement. I also have experience of volunteering for Mind.
Member Organisations:
I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
I’m able to offer a limited number of low-cost counselling spaces for clients who are on Universal Credit or have limited financial means. If this applies to you, then please get in touch to see if I have any current availability.
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