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- Person-centred approach
- BACP registered
- Works with ADHD
About Emily
Emily Smith is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD. She writes in a warm, straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
She uses a person-centred style that puts the person's experience at the centre of each session. That approach means the conversation follows what matters most to the client, with the counsellor offering gentle reflection and practical ideas as needed.
Alongside person-centred work, she draws on attachment-based ideas and mindfulness practices to help people understand patterns and develop calmer ways of relating to themselves. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered for emotional regulation and coping, and elements of Jungian and narrative work can help with meaning and identity concerns.
She has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. This registration is noted as her professional affiliation.
Her areas of focus include a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose and men's issues. She is LGBTQ+ friendly and works in English.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
She uses a person-centred style that puts the person's experience at the centre of each session. That approach means the conversation follows what matters most to the client, with the counsellor offering gentle reflection and practical ideas as needed.
Alongside person-centred work, she draws on attachment-based ideas and mindfulness practices to help people understand patterns and develop calmer ways of relating to themselves. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered for emotional regulation and coping, and elements of Jungian and narrative work can help with meaning and identity concerns.
She has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. This registration is noted as her professional affiliation.
Her areas of focus include a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose and men's issues. She is LGBTQ+ friendly and works in English.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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How therapeutic styles translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns of relating and early connections, and online sessions can help people notice how those patterns show up now in relationships and feelings. Client-centred therapy places the person's immediate experience at the heart of sessions and is about being heard and reflected back, which translates well to remote conversations. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills teach practical tools for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, and these skills can be practised and reviewed during online appointments.Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. The counsellor will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods might fit best. That collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions so they stay relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit talking therapy into a busy life - it can cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter space or during a work break. Remote sessions also allow practising skills in everyday settings and reviewing progress between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment, body image and chronic illness.
What is the counselling style like?
Sessions are mainly person-centred, letting the client's needs guide the pace and topics while offering reflection and practical ideas when helpful.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-harm and a range of relational and life-transition issues.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.