Emma Parkinson, BACP

Emma Parkinson is a United Kingdom based therapist and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with 4 years of experience in mental health. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and issues related to ADHD and autism. She also supports clients navigating parenting, career transitions, bipolar condition, and complex life changes.

Emma takes an individualised, integrative approach that draws on her training and clinical experience to adapt to each person’s needs. She has particular experience supporting people exploring identity and neurodiversity, those dealing with feelings of abandonment or emptiness, and clients managing chronic health, caregiver strain, or fertility and reproductive concerns. Her background includes additional training in trauma-informed methods, behavioural activation, health coaching, and menopause-related mental health, which inform how she tailors treatment plans.

Emma emphasises respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and aims to help people build self-acceptance, resilience, and clearer understanding of how they fit into their relationships and communities. She recognises that beginning therapy can feel daunting and offers collaborative support to help clients take that first step toward change.

Trauma-Focused Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Emma uses trauma-focused therapy to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. This approach works by carefully exploring the impact of trauma on thoughts, emotions, and behaviour and developing strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She also uses behavioural activation, a practical method that helps clients re-engage with meaningful activities and routine when low mood or avoidance has reduced their participation in life. Additionally, Emma brings health coaching techniques to sessions to support lifestyle and wellbeing changes that complement therapeutic work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emma works with clients to identify priorities, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods to suit each person - adjusting pace, focus, and techniques as needed so the plan feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Emma is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support when in-person appointments are not convenient. Registered professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to tailor care to each client’s needs.