- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- CBT and client centred
About Emma
Emma Farrimond is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger and major life changes.
Emma began in employee assistance programmes and moved between private practice and third-sector roles. She has delivered counselling for bereavement and domestic violence services and set up a SureStart counselling service for parents and carers. She has run a private practice since 2014 and holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Counselling, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology. She is MBACP registered.
In sessions she uses Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential and Solution-Focused approaches. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness and disability, codependency, communication problems, separation, eating and food-related issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Practical coping strategies and clearer decision-making are common themes in her work.
Emma aims to make conversations straightforward and respectful. She usually focuses on what is happening now and what can change, while also acknowledging past events that matter. Her background in workplace and voluntary settings informs a practical, time-aware way of working.
People considering therapy are encouraged to use the site's matching steps to arrange a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
How Emma's approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the client time to speak and be heard. The therapist follows the client’s pace and helps people find their own answers, which can suit issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. It breaks problems into smaller steps and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood or change unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and agree on methods that fit their needs and goals. That way sessions remain collaborative and responsive to change.
The profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy around study, work or shifts in routine. They can make it easier to keep regular appointments, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit into busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and conversations for an online setting, and Emma draws on practical, time-aware ways of working developed in workplace and voluntary roles.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach my issues?
She uses Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential and Solution-Focused methods to help people explore their thoughts, decide on actions and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience across employee assistance, third-sector roles and private practice, and has run a private practice since 2014.
What are her credentials and location?
She is MBACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do her sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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