- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Emma
Emma Bourquin is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem and depression. Emma also supports those managing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and the practical strains that come with career shifts and life changes.
She offers practical, down-to-earth conversations rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be done next. She talks through coping skills, ways to manage sleep and anger, and steps to rebuild motivation and confidence.
Emma has experience helping people who identify as LGBT and those dealing with ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome. She also works with people facing postpartum concerns, pregnancy and childbirth-related stress, intellectual disability contexts, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue. Young adult issues are a stated focus and she is familiar with the pressures of leaving home, early career challenges and relationship changes.
Her practice aims to be respectful and sensitive. Emma adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with time given to practical strategies alongside space to talk through feelings.
To begin, a person answers a short matching questionnaire and books a first session. The service uses a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary by location.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Emma describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused. One common approach is behavioural-based work that looks at changing patterns in daily routines and habits to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. This can help with specific problems such as insomnia, worry cycles and managing anger.Another approach is problem-solving and skills coaching, which breaks larger life stresses into manageable steps. This style is useful for work worries, study pressures, low motivation and navigating relationship or parenting challenges. It looks at concrete actions and short-term goals rather than abstract theory.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emma will discuss options with the client and choose techniques based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy week, and remove the need to travel to attend a meeting. Registered or accredited professionals often use these benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and practical life changes such as career and relationship strain.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She focuses on coping skills, sleep and anger management, motivation and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies depending on location. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.