Counsellor profile
Emma Kennedy, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and relationships
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
About Emma
Counsellor Emma Kennedy is a BACP member with 13 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Emma also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, communication problems, loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love and women's issues.
Emma uses a few well-known therapeutic approaches to guide conversations and practical work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable steps. Client-Centred Therapy informs her stance of listening and responding to what each person brings. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers skills for managing strong emotions and reducing crisis moments.
Sessions are conversational and focused on the problems a person brings. Emma aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions. She works with people to identify small, practical changes and coping strategies. Sessions include discussing feelings, practicing skills, and reviewing what works between meetings.
Her work is suited to people who want clear, practical support with relationship strain, addiction-related challenges, and trauma-related problems. Emma supports those facing life transitions and the stress that caregiving can create. She also helps with panic symptoms and managing feelings of isolation.
Emma welcomes people who prefer a calm, direct style of counselling and who value practical tools alongside listening. She will discuss goals and options in early sessions so each person can decide how to proceed. To start, follow the site's matching steps and book an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters and take small actions that reflect those values. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance and life changes where someone wants clearer direction.Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and responding to the person in front of the counsellor. It supports people who need time to tell their story and to be heard without pressure.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense feelings and reducing crisis moments. It can be useful for panic, strong mood swings and learning practical emotion-regulation tools.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will talk with each person about goals, preferences and how approaches fit their situation. The choice of methods evolves with the person's needs and is decided together in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or phone-based contacts when that suits. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy within daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, attachment and caregiver stress.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to shape sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people in these areas.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions that can be scheduled across borders.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the listing or booking flow for current pricing details.
How do I begin with her counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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.