Emily Smith, BACP

Emily Smith is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who offers empathetic support through difficult life transitions, mental health challenges, and personal exploration. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and follows its code of ethics to guide professional practice. Emily aims to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that suits them.

Trained primarily in person-centred approaches, she also draws on a blend of therapeutic methods to meet individual needs, integrating creative and experiential techniques alongside relational work. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, autism and attention difficulties, childhood trauma, self-harm, PTSD and sexual trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, grief and loss, identity concerns, frontline NHS burnout, motherhood issues, and more.

Emily is LGBTQ+ friendly and works with a wide range of presenting concerns, including trauma, stress, ADHD, and body image. She is registered under the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and works in line with GDPR guidelines. Emily welcomes contact from people who would like a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy and looks forward to hearing from those ready to begin their work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Emily draws on client-centred therapy to place the person at the heart of the therapeutic work - this approach emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and helping individuals find their own pace and direction, which can be especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and identity concerns.

Attachment-based therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence present-day emotions and behavior; it can assist people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relational trauma.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be valuable for those experiencing impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emily will work collaboratively to identify what fits best based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so clients feel supported in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Emily is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health needs. These options make therapy accessible from home or other convenient locations and support ongoing progress when in-person sessions are not possible.