Counsellor profile
Emma Walsh, NCPS
Counsellor for anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Emma
Counsellor Emma Walsh, NCPS, has five years' experience supporting people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with issues around family, grief, intimacy, eating concerns and ADHD. Emma's profile lists additional focus areas such as attachment, abandonment, post-traumatic stress and relationship endings.
Emma prefers straightforward sessions where people can say what they think and feel. She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult events and reactions. Conversations are practical and paced to the person's needs rather than rushed.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. She works on coping strategies for strong emotions and on rebuilding confidence after distressing experiences. Practical steps and reflective conversation are balanced to suit each person.
Emma supports people through grief, sexual assault and abuse, and issues such as sex addiction and shame. She also helps those dealing with life purpose, forgiveness and men’s and women’s issues. Her work includes attention to young adult concerns and the effects of divorce or separation.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Emma does not work with international clients; sessions are offered in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people process traumatic events and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. One approach concentrates on talking through past events to lessen their ongoing impact and on building skills to manage distressing memories and reactions. This can help people with trauma, post-traumatic stress and abuse-related difficulties. Another strand of work focuses on problems with mood, self-esteem and anxiety. This involves spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying out different ways of responding. It is useful for low mood, worry and for improving confidence in everyday situations. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss goals, preferred ways of working and practical needs in early sessions. She treats this as a collaborative process and adapts methods as needs become clearer. Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find remote counselling helps fit therapy into daily life - it can make it easier to attend sessions around work or caring commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Check the booking details to see which session formats are offered for appointments with this counsellor.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns and ADHD.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her approach is direct and practical. She balances reflective conversation with steps to manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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