Dr Emma Salazar

Alongside a Doctorate in Psychological Therapies and over 10 years of clinical training and practice, my approach as a therapist and supervisor is deeply informed by my own lived experience. As a neurodivergent and queer practitioner who has navigated my own mental health challenges, I bring empathy and honesty to my work; I show up as my authentic self so that you can feel safe to do the same. I'd describe myself as a supervisor as down-to-earth, honest, warm, curious, collaborative, and direct - I'm an open book, happy to answer any questions and offer practical guidance. I often think about systemic/contextual factors and the importance of resource and support in empowering both clients and supervisees.

Our work together in supervision will focus on ensuring you are providing ethical, equitable, safe, and high-quality support to your clients. We'll also ensure you are providing yourself with what you need to not just maintain but further develop your wellbeing, resilience, and knowledge base. My goal is to create a space where you are safe to be vulnerable and honest, enthused to learn, explore, and develop, and all-around empowered to be your best self - professionally and personally. I know from my own personal and professional experiences that growth happens when we feel safe and supported as well as confident and resourced enough to be flexible and innovative.

As a Doctor of Psychological Therapies, I've trained in a wide range of therapy models including compassion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, person-centred therapy, schema therapy, and solutions-focused therapy. I work integratively, most often looking to CFT and ACT. I'm trained in all three specialist NICE-recommended eating disorder talking therapy treatments (MANTRA, CBT-E, and SSCM). I've trained as a Clinical Supervisor and am able to clinically supervise both qualified and trainee therapists, counsellors, and allied health professionals such as nurses and dietitians. I have additional training and experience in supervising MANTRA and CBT-E for eating disorders. I use humanistic, developmental, and feminist supervision frameworks alongside specific models such as the 4x4x4 Model and the 7-Eyed Model integratively in my supervisory work.

I'm here to support you in the way you need most at the time. I will walk alongside you, cheer you on, hold you accountable, point you in the direction of growth, and follow you as you discover your own path. I'll challenge you thoughtfully and ask curious questions to support your reflective practice, learning, and growth. My supervision approach is also about giving you a whole toolbox of skills and techniques - my decade of professional training and lifetime of lived experience is at your disposal! We'll find the strategies that work best for you, and adapt them into transferable skills for use with your clients as well as to support yourself as a practitioner. 

My clinical passion lies in the intersecting areas of body image and eating difficulties, neurodivergence, and queer, trans & non-binary identities.

I offer specialist expertise in the following practice areas:

• All eating disorders including ARFID, binge eating disorder, bulimia, anorexia, and disordered eating
• The LGBT+ community, especially transgender, non-binary, and bisexual people - who face unique challenges and experiences of discrimination and marginalisation
• Neurodivergence, including people with autism and ADHD and also those who are questioning
• Issues relating to identity, self-esteem, body image, nutritional and sexual health, substance misuse, health anxiety, social anxiety, emotional regulation, self-harm, suicidality, and EUPD/BPD 

I offer a free 20-minute initial video consultation where we can get to know each other - it's important you feel like your supervisor is the right fit, as our relationship is central to the work we'll do together. Individual supervision sessions with me typically cost £120/hour. Reduced rates for individual supervision are available for students and people facing adversity.

In your first supervision session, we'll agree on how we'll work together by identifying areas of interest and learning, and picking a schedule that works for you. Of course, we'll adapt this as we get to know each other better and our work evolves!