Emma Sandell

Adults & Young People | Anxiety | Neurodiversity | Family Relationships | Life Transitions

Online & Face-to-Face | Insurance & EAP Referrals Welcome

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Perhaps you're struggling with family relationship difficulties, going through a significant life change, or finding it difficult to understand yourself and where you fit in the world. You may be dealing with the impact of past experiences, including abuse or trauma, or trying to navigate life with a neurodivergent way of thinking and experiencing the world.

I offer both face-to-face therapy in Redditch, Worcestershire, and online therapy, so you can access counselling from wherever you are.

If you're unsure whether counselling is right for you, you are welcome to book a free introductory call. This gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what you're looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you, with no obligation to continue

I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. You don't need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling. Sometimes you may simply know that things don't feel right, that you're struggling to cope, or that you want to understand yourself and your relationships better.

I work with adults and young people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, with particular experience and interest in anxiety, family and relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, life transitions, and the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. I can support people who have experienced abuse or difficult relationships to explore and process the impact these experiences may have had on their emotional wellbeing, relationships and sense of self.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on different therapeutic approaches according to your individual needs. I don't believe that therapy should be a one-size-fits-all experience. Together, we can explore what is happening for you, understand patterns that may have developed over time, and consider new ways of responding and moving forward.

I take a holistic approach, recognising the connection between our thoughts, emotions, physical wellbeing, relationships and everyday lives. Difficult experiences can affect us in ways we don't always immediately understand, and I believe that having the opportunity to explore these experiences safely and at your own pace can be an important part of making sense of them.

Working with young people
Adolescence and early adulthood can bring significant changes in identity, friendships, family relationships, education and expectations about the future. For some young people, anxiety, neurodiversity, low self-esteem or difficult experiences can make these transitions particularly challenging. I offer a supportive space where young people can explore what they are experiencing without feeling judged or pressured.

I also understand that supporting a young person can sometimes involve thinking about the wider family and relationships around them. Where appropriate, we can consider these wider dynamics as part of the therapeutic work.

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs and I accept insurance referrals.

I am registered with UKCP as a Psychotherapist and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also a member of information commissioners office and hold professional liability insurance.

If you're considering counselling but aren't sure whether it's right for you, please feel free to get in touch. We can have an initial conversation about what is bringing you to counselling and whether I might be the right person to support you.

Private sessions are £60. I offer a limited number of concessionary places at £55 for students and people on a low income or experiencing financial difficulty.

I also accept referrals through health insurance providers and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). Please contact me if you would like to discuss using your insurance or EAP cover.