Emily Smith, BACP

Emily Smith is a United Kingdom-credentialed therapist with six years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which denotes recognised professional standards in the UK.

She specialises in working with survivors of sexual violence and offers support for a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Her practice centres on recognising each person as the expert of their own story while also identifying strengths that can be mobilised to move through and beyond current challenges.

Emily adopts a collaborative stance, taking time to learn about the whole person and to understand the unique context of their difficulties. Her approach aims to create a space where people can explore painful experiences, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of direction and hope. She hopes to work alongside clients to begin addressing the adversities they face and to support sustainable change over time.

Evidence-based approaches for online healing

Emily works using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each person. One key focus is trauma-informed work, which recognises the impact of traumatic experiences and helps people process difficult memories while building coping skills to manage symptoms and triggers. Another central strand is attachment-informed support, which explores patterns in relationships and helps address issues such as abandonment, trust, and emotional connection to improve current relationships and self-understanding. Emily also integrates practical skills-based strategies that target anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem by teaching tools for emotional regulation, grounding, and behaviour change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Emily collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to access support from the United Kingdom without travelling, allowing sessions to fit into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists.