About me
Hello, I’m Emma, an accredited counsellor and therapist offering support to adults and couples, online and in person in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted, struggling with low self-confidence or loneliness, experiencing difficulties in your relationships or family, or simply feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can make sense of what you are experiencing, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck and find a way forward that feels right for you.
ADHD, autism and neurodivergence
I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD, autism and AuDHD. You may have a diagnosis, be awaiting assessment, or perhaps you are beginning to recognise neurodivergent traits in yourself.
I am neurodivergent myself, so alongside my professional experience I bring lived understanding of some of the challenges that can accompany neurodivergence. These might include masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, relationships, low self-confidence or spending years feeling different or misunderstood.
I work in a neurodivergent-affirming way and adapt therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular way of working.
ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and chronic illness
I also have a particular interest in supporting people living with chronic illness, chronic fatigue and persistent pain. I live with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia myself and understand that their impact can extend far beyond physical symptoms.
Chronic illness can affect your identity, independence, relationships, work, confidence and emotional wellbeing. You may experience loneliness, grief for the life you once had or expected to have, frustration at not being understood, or pressure to keep pushing through.
Therapy can provide a space where you don’t have to justify your experience. We can work flexibly and at a pace that takes account of your energy and individual needs.
Couples and relationships
I work with couples experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, intimacy concerns, family pressures, affairs and betrayal, loss of trust or significant changes within their relationship.
Couples therapy isn’t about deciding who is right or wrong. I provide a balanced space where both partners can feel heard while we explore patterns within the relationship, improve communication and develop a greater understanding of one another.
I also understand how ADHD, autism, chronic illness and menopause can affect relationships and family life, and we can explore these differences where relevant.
How I work
I work integratively, which means I don’t believe one approach suits everyone. I tailor therapy to you, drawing on different therapeutic approaches according to your individual experiences and needs.
I support people with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-esteem and low self-confidence, loneliness, emotional overwhelm, bereavement and loss, menopause, family issues, relationship difficulties and significant life changes.
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc integrative Psycotherapeutic counselling
AAMET Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner
The Human toolbox practitioner
AEDP Essential skills 1
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
BACP certificate of Proficiency.
Mastering Telehealth and Anxiety Treatment in the Age of Social Distancing for Mental Health Professionals
Treating Generalised Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Understanding and Managing ADHD and Anxiety Disorder
Treating Chronic Stress and Stress-induced Pains
Overcoming intrusive thoughts and Silence the Inner Critical Voice
Healing Trauma using the T.R.A.U.M.A recovery model
level 2 DBT Essential skills
AEDP immersion skills
Foundation course breathwork practitioner
Certificate in Rewind Trauma Therapy
Accredited Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling Practitioners (BACP)
Diploma in Emotional Intelligence NLP Practice
Diploma in Mindfulness Based CBT
Diploma in Life Coaching
Diploma Child Psychology
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Counselling
Enhanced DBS
Level 2 in Awareness in Bereavement care, the foundation course through Cruse Bereavement Care
Certificate of Achievement in an introduction to Safeguarding Children
Certificate of Achievement in Safeguarding Children
Certificate of Achievement in Safeguarding Children with Disabilities.
Courses
Understanding ME, CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME & FIBROMYALGIA. How to work with Eating Disorders, Understanding Traumatic Bereavement. Practical Skills in Gestalt, Practical Skills in working with Trauma, Patrick Casement "Knowing and not knowing in the consulting room." Introduction to Mindfulness. Understanding and skills in working with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Working with the Inner Child 1: Discovery, Working with the Inner Child 2: Skills, Co-dependency: the need to take care, Conflict Resolution, Mindfulness Practitioner Day Retreat, Working creatively in the counselling room, Foundations of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (Windy Dryden and Nicola Martin), Existential Freedom. How to be real and find meaning (Emmy Van Deurzen), Working with Trauma (Child and Adult survivors of complex trauma, sexual violence and domestic abuse) – Christine Sanderson. CPD by COSRT: College of Sex and Relationship Therapists: The Fundamentals of working with Couples. Lottie Passel-Syms. Personal insights into attachment theory with Sir Richard Bowlby.
I am committed to my own continued professional development and regularly attend further training to enhance my practice. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their guidelines for ethical practice, which ensures client wellbeing and safety. I attend regular supervisory support for my client work and I have been awarded the BACP certificate of Proficiency.
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
Fees
£55.00 - £125.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
All new clients can book a free initial telephone consultation.
Session fee 90 minutes from £110 & 50 minutes from £55 Per session.
EFT Sessions: 90 minutes duration £150 individuals (adults & adolescents)
The Human toolbox 8 week programme combined with EFT and Thrive £800 with telephone, text and email support in between sessions.
My fees are payable by BACs before each session or cash at the start of each session.
Some concession sessions are available.
When I work
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Daytime and Evenings
I am available from 7am-8pm for telephone enquiries although I am often with clients. Please leave a message and I will return your call within 24hrs.
Further information
Choosing the right therapist is an important part of the counselling process.
If you feel that I may be the right therapist for you, please contact me by phone or email to arrange a free initial telephone consultation. This gives us an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, how I may be able to support you, and to answer any questions you may have.
We would then arrange an initial session where we can explore your needs in more depth and discuss how we might work together. This is also an opportunity for you to decide whether you feel comfortable working with me, as finding the right therapeutic relationship is important. If you decide I am not the right fit for you, I will completely respect your decision.
If we choose to work together, I will provide a counselling agreement outlining the practical aspects of therapy and how we will work together. Therapy is collaborative and flexible, and we can always review and adapt our work depending on your needs.
