Emma Farrimond, BACP

Emma Farrimond is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional experience. She combines work in the private sector, where she delivered time-limited Employee Assistance Programme counselling, with extensive third sector experience supporting people affected by bereavement and domestic violence. Emma also established and ran a SureStart counselling service for parents and carers of children under five and has maintained a private practice since 2014.

Her clinical work spans stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and motivation, as well as practical issues such as time management and decision-making. She has supported clients through relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of life transitions. Emma approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances.

Emma holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Counselling (Integrative) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Emma recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to offer a steady, practical and supportive pathway for people seeking change.

Therapy Approaches and Online Support

Emma uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where the client’s own experience guides the work - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and exploring life purpose. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; CBT is often effective for anxiety, low mood and practical problem solving. In some cases she uses solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and identify small, achievable steps toward change, which can be useful for time management, motivation and decision-making.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Emma, as a registered professional, works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits best. She will discuss options, adapt methods to individual needs and adjust plans as progress is made so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for the person seeking support.