This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello, my name is Emma. I am a UKCP registered systemic and family psychotherapist offering support to individuals, couples and families who are experiencing difficulties. I have my own private practice based in Dorking Surrey, and also work in adult and child and adolescent mental health services within the NHS.
Families and those in relationships sometimes get into difficulties due to their differences; or feel the strain when loved ones have troubles. In a similar way to how all parts of the human body can work together the help heal a broken bone or fight an infection; family therapy can help family members work together when something feels particularly difficult.
There is no escaping the fact that we rarely live our lives in isolation. We are one small part of a complex web of relationships and our interactions with people are generally influenced by the response we get from others. It is therefore unsurprising that everything we do impacts in some way on those around us and visa versa.
Professionally, I have covered the whole life span - from babies, young children and adolescents; to adults, couples, parents and the elderly. As a sibling, a partner and a parent I also have personal experience of how even a small change in one persons life can ultimately impact on close relationships, family dynamics and day to day functioning.
I offer a safe space in which to explore your difficulties and facilitate positive change. I am transparent and collaborative in my approach, helping you to improve relationships and overcome challenges.
I provide the opportunity for an initial consultation to help establish whether my approach is right for you at this time. There is no obligation to take it further.
I am able to offer appointments some evenings during the week and on Saturday mornings depending on availability.
Please call or email me if you have any queries.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Qualifications
- MSc in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy (Institute of Family Therapy/ Birkbeck College, University of London)
- BSc Hons Psychology, Goldsmiths College (University of London)
- Foundation Level Systemic Family Therapy – SW London St Georges NHS Trust (Sutton Hospital)
- Intermediate Level Systemic Family Therapy - SW London St Georges NHS Trust (Prudence Skynner Clinic, Springfield Hospital)
I am a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) and work within their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I am committed to on-going professional and personal development, and have completed a number of additional courses to enhance my work.
I am experienced in exploring a variety of issues affecting anyone in the family unit; and how this ultimately impacts on close relationships, family dynamics and day to day functioning.
As well as being in private practice, I also work for the NHS supporting families and adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems.
Prior to this, I have worked in child and adult mental health; forensic and social care settings, supporting the parents and families of children and adolescents with challenging and antisocial behaviour due to issues such as offending behaviour, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Oppositional Defiance Disorder; as well as those affected by issues such as poor school attendance, anxiety, low mood and depression; self harm.
I am also trained and experienced in facilitating Multi-family groups in schools aimed at improving behaviour and attainment.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have vast experience supporting families with adolescents with challenging and antisocial / offending behaviour and working with adults with sever and enduring mental health problems.
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Appointments are available weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Appointment availability can be discussed on first contact.
I provide the opportunity for an initial telephone conversation to help establish whether my approach is right for you before you commit to booking an initial consultation.
You then have the option of meeting for an Initial Consultation (for either 60 or 90 mins). This provides an opportunity to meet with me, get a feel for how I work, and for us to think together about your hopes and goals for therapy. There is no obligation to take things further after this session.
Sessions and Fees
How long are the sessions?
Your initial session will last between 60-90 minutes. This gives us time to discuss your concerns, assess how we can best work together, and answer any questions you may have.
Following sessions are for 60 minutes and will occur every 2-3 weeks.
How much does it cost?
Initial Consultation:
90 mins:
£150(for families and couples and individuals)
60 mins:
£120 (for families and couples)
£100 (for individuals)
Subsequent sessions will be charged at:
£120 per hour for families and couples
£100 per hour for individuals
90 min sessions are also available and will be charged at £150 for families, couples and individuals.
Fees are payable by cash, cheque or bank transfer.
How many sessions do I need?
I offer long and short term counselling. The length of therapy can be discussed at your first session.
What do I do if I need to cancel?
I require at least 24 hrs notice of cancellation for which there will be no charge. Appointments cancelled with less notice will incur the full session fee. I will always endeavour to rearrange your appointment.
Are sessions confidential?
All issues discussed in therapy will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Information will only be disclosed if I consider there to be a risk risk of harm to yourself or another. In such circumstances I will endeavour to discuss my reasons for disclosure with you.
When I work
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Face to face:
Mon (day): Dorking or Guildford
Thurs (eve): Guildford
Sat (morning): Dorking or Guildford
Online:
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Further information
I have counselling rooms in both Dorking and Guildford town centres with convenient parking near by. They are not far from the main line station which has good public transport links into the town.
