Emily Smith, BACP

Emily Smith is a fully qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. With three years of practice, she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD, and she draws on a range of integrated methods to tailor care to each person.

Working from a person-centred foundation, Emily blends ecotherapy, Gestalt techniques, Transactional Analysis and creative therapeutic approaches into her work when helpful. This flexible way of working aims to meet clients where they are, offering space to explore difficult emotions, past experiences and present-day challenges such as relationship problems, identity concerns, grief, chronic illness and frontline burnout.

Emily has experience with a wide range of presentations including depression, borderline personality difficulties, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, childhood trauma, self-harm, post-traumatic stress and sexual trauma. She is LGBTQ+ friendly and offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental setting for exploration. Registered under the Information Commissioner’s Office and working in line with GDPR guidelines, Emily invites people to reach out when they are ready to begin their therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Emily works from a person-centred perspective that prioritises the client's experience and personal growth. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings and develop greater self-understanding - it is well suited to issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship difficulties.

Attachment-based therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional regulation. This approach can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues and relational trauma.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsivity and improve interpersonal effectiveness, which can be beneficial for emotional instability, trauma reactions and stress-related difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Emily will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes or illness, and access support from home with the guidance of registered professionals and therapists.