Emma Bourquin, BACP

Emma Bourquin is a licensed therapist practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Emma approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and therapy plans around the individual needs of the person she is working with. Her way of working is collaborative and adaptable, with an emphasis on understanding what matters most to each client before agreeing goals and next steps. She acknowledges how much courage it takes to start therapy and aims to make the first steps as welcoming and straightforward as possible.

Where appropriate, Emma tailors techniques and pacing to suit the client’s circumstances and priorities, offering practical support alongside reflective work to help people move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online support

Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skill-building with compassionate conversation. Cognitive and behavioral strategies focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and can help with issues like anxiety, low mood, and sleep difficulties. Person-centered, supportive approaches prioritise the client’s experience, offering validation and empathy while helping people explore feelings around grief, parenting challenges, or self-esteem.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Emma works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the pace and mix of techniques as the work progresses so therapy remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access regular support around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats increase flexibility and make it possible to continue therapy from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.