Counsellor profile
Emma Marsh, BACP
Counsellor - Relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT techniques
About Emma
Counsellor and BACP member Emma Marsh has 11 years of clinical experience and works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, confidence and motivation. She also supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain and career questions. Emma lists ADHD, bipolar and depression among her focus areas as well as attachment and abandonment issues.
Emma uses straightforward, person-centred ways of working. She listens and responds without judgement. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. Conversations cover feelings, behaviour and the situations that keep problems going.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour strategies and motivational interviewing. These methods help people understand patterns, try out new ways of thinking and manage strong emotions. Emma adapts what she uses to what a person finds most helpful.
She has worked in the United Kingdom throughout her career and notes experience with a wide range of differences among clients. Emma aims to make sessions clear and straightforward so people know what to expect and what to work on between meetings.
People usually start by outlining the problem and immediate goals for therapy. Early work often includes thinking about patterns in relationships, practical skills for managing emotions, and steps to change unhelpful behaviour. Emma encourages regular reflection on progress and adjusts the plan as needed.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current close relationships. It helps people understand patterns of trust, closeness and fear of abandonment and how these affect day-to-day interactions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience. The counsellor listens without directing and helps people find their own way to make changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, examines links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss aims and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Decisions about which methods to use are made together and can change as progress is reviewed.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter arrangement during a work break. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use these approaches to help people work on relationship patterns, emotional regulation and practical coping skills.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with relationships, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues among other concerns such as anxiety, grief, addictions and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her style of therapy?
She works in a person-centred way and combines practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy with attachment-focused ideas.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on a range of issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can sessions be in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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