Emma McDermott
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About me
My approach works hard to understand the many layers of your life that maybe causing tension, distress or suffering. This includes the relationship with yourself and others so you can identify the choice points within these struggles.
Essentially, it is a chance to slow things down, to focus on what matters to you and from there make changes. I offer goal oriented therapy, which is access to professional support at a time when anxiety, stress, panic, depression, grief and/or low self-esteem may feel amplified or when your usual coping strategies become destructive or just aren't enough.
I know that making the first step and seeking help can be daunting but working with the right counsellor can be transformative.
If any of the list below strikes a chord, then the talking therapy I offer could work for you.
Life feels like a constant struggle and you feel stuck.
You feel alone and on a different wavelength to others.
The present moment is lost, and you feel distracted by unresolved issues and feelings linked to the past.
The record is stuck and there is endless mind chatter causing tension.
You can not put your finger on what is wrong, but you know that you are not where you want to be in life.
Unhealthy patterns of behaviour leave you ashamed and knocked off course.
If the answer is yes to any of these, I offer you the chance to explore with me the thoughts, feelings and behaviours at the root of the issue. With me, you get a warm, supportive, professional service and and a space to express yourself. Together, we will work at your pace to identify where you want to be and what will help you get there.
The first step is to get in touch over email or on the phone and from there we can look into how I can help. I aim to respond to all messages quickly (within 24 hours) and there is no obligation to book an appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy plus experience of working with a diverse range of people and issues at various life stages. I have offered counselling as a group as well as 1-1 in private practice and the charity sector.
My background covers many years working within a corporate environment for multinational companies and being self employed which means I have many reference points for work related stress, anxiety and depression. As well as an awareness of the how work impacts identity and self-esteem. Plus, the tensions that can arise from the complex relationship systems with management, colleagues, friends and family.
I have a keen interest in working with those who have been affected by addictions and/or domestic abuse. This includes living or growing up with family members with addictions. I use my knowledge and experience from recovery counselling and specialist domestic abuse training to support the multiple aspects of change and moving towards a better life.
I currently work with two charities. A domestic abuse centre supporting those whom have left relationships and charity that supports friends, parent's and families of children affected by life limiting illness. Often meeting people on journeys with the legal system.
Qualifications and Training.
University of Salford - Domestic violence counsellor training.
MSC/PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Training)- University of Salford
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Race, Culture and Anti-Discriminatory Practice. Core competency for counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health professionals. The Anti-discrimination Focus (TADF).
Guidance for Psychological Therapists - Enabling conversations with clients taking or withdrawing from prescribed psychiatric drugs - Council for Evidence-based Psychiatry.
Providing Counselling Using Telephone or Video Call – University of Salford
A study in Trauma and Somatic Memory Workshop – Dr Janina Fisher (Confer)
Working online at Psychological Depth: A Critical Approach Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities - Dr Aaron Balick (Confer)
Working with suicide with Andrew Reeves
Existential Therapy with Mick Cooper
Bringing coaching into your counselling practice - BACP
Transactional Analysis 101 - University of Salford
Trauma, The Brain, and Recovery - Mindbody Breakthrough
Minding the Gaps (Mindfulness) - University of Salford
Integrating Artwork into Counselling Practice – BACP
Working with Mental Health in the Workplace – BACP
Facilitating Self Help Groups – GMMH NH
Recovery star - GMMH NHS
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Some find it useful to meet before committing to therapy. If this would helpful a free 20 -minute online or telephone session can be arranged. The relationship is key to successful therapy therefore, I encourage everyone looking to find a therapist they feel they could trust and and open up to.
A limited number of discounted sessions are available for those that can meet Monday to Wednesday mornings.
When I work
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Monday to Friday face-to-face or online sessions available 9.30 am to 5.45 pm
Online sessions available evenings Monday to Wednesday.
Further information
For those that wish to meet in person my therapy room is located just outside of Manchester city centre and close to the University of Salford. There are free car parking and a cafe on the premises.
