Counsellor profile
Emma Harratt, BACP
Counsellor - self esteem and life changes
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Emma
Counsellor Emma Harratt is a BACP member with five years of professional experience. She works with issues such as low self esteem, motivation and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Emma uses a mix of client-centred work and psychodynamic thinking to help people understand current problems and the patterns behind them. She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people tell their story differently and set practical goals.
In a session Emma listens to what matters most to the person in front of her. She helps people name feelings and spot the habits that get in the way. Conversations are practical as well as reflective, with moments to plan small steps forward.
She has worked with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and grief, and relationship and family problems. Other areas she supports include ADHD, codependency, communication problems and issues around fertility and young adulthood.
Emma encourages straightforward discussion about what people want from counselling. She and the client agree a way of working and the goals they will try together. People are invited to check progress and change direction as needed.
To start, readers can use the site's matching process and book an initial session. The description above summarises her approach, experience and the common issues she sees in practice.
Approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room. The counsellor listens without directing and helps the client lead the conversation. This approach suits people who want time to reflect and to be heard.Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention exercises and breathing techniques to help manage stress and anxiety. It can be useful when someone needs tools to steady their thoughts and calm their body.
Motivational Interviewing helps people who are unsure about change. It uses short, focused conversations to build motivation and set small achievable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss these methods with the client and decide together what fits best. That choice is guided by the person's needs, goals and preferences and can be adjusted over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a check-in from work or home. Different formats can also suit quieter conversations or shorter practical check-ins, so discuss what works for everyday life when arranging appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with self esteem, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety. Other areas include addiction, grief, relationship and family problems, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work is client-centred with psychodynamic and narrative elements. Sessions combine talking about current problems with exploring the patterns behind them.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in counselling roles. That experience includes work with motivation, confidence and life changes.
Which credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a counselling relationship with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.