BACP

Emma Hughes, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Emma is a BACP therapist in the UK.

8+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Emma

Emma Hughes offers a warm, interactive approach to therapy that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works collaboratively with each person, offering challenge when the client is ready and can engage with it. Her practice integrates psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive behavioral techniques and person-centered counseling, and she tailors conversation and treatment plans to the unique needs of each client.

Emma has eight years of clinical experience and has focused on psychodynamic work for the past four years following formal study. She holds a degree in Psychology in addition to a degree in Integrative Counseling and psychodynamic practice, and she has developed a specialism in outdoor therapy where she works with trauma, behavioural difficulties, and a range of mental health concerns in both adults and adolescents.

She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and keeps her skills current through regular continuing professional development. Emma emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and approaches each therapeutic journey with patience and practical support, looking forward to working alongside people as they pursue a more fulfilling and happier life.

Areas of expertise

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Depression ADHD AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Body image Caregiver issues and stress

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Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Integrative therapeutic approaches available online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own insights guide change. It is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring life decisions, and improving communication in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, with practical strategies often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it can be particularly useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emma, as a registered professional, works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods - or combination of methods - best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit around work, family, or location. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from afar, and choose the format that best suits the pace and style of each client’s journey.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emma Hughes have?

Emma Hughes has 8 years of experience.

Is Emma Hughes a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Emma Hughes provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Hughes located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Hughes as my therapist?

She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does Emma Hughes work with international clients?

Yes, Emma Hughes works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Hughes cost?

The cost of therapy with Emma Hughes can vary depending on the client’s location and her availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To get started, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on Emma Hughes's availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.