- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Self esteem
About Emma
Emma Louise Sharkey is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Her profile also lists support for issues such as addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and career concerns. She is comfortable working with LGBT clients and people dealing with parenting or family-related strain.
Emma uses straightforward, client-centred ways of working. She starts by listening and helping people say what matters most to them. Sessions aim to build on existing strengths and practical coping skills rather than focus on labels. She describes clients as the experts on their own lives and treats her role as a supporting professional who helps clarify goals and next steps.
Her practice includes trauma-focused methods and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, along with hypnotherapy where appropriate. These approaches are used to work through distressing memories, reduce the emotional charge of past events, and address unhelpful patterns that get in the way of daily life. Emma will discuss which methods might suit each person during early sessions.
People often come with feelings of being stuck after life changes, worry about starting or keeping a career, or struggles with identity and relationships in early adulthood. Emma aims to make conversations practical and relevant, offering coping strategies and ways to manage overwhelming moments.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Her fees vary by location and sessions are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Emma draws on client-centred work to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities. This approach means the therapist listens first, helps clarify what matters, and works alongside the client to set achievable goals. It is useful for dealing with day-to-day stress, confidence, career decisions and relationship worries.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused therapy for people carrying distress from past events. EMDR involves guided attention techniques intended to reduce the emotional intensity of difficult memories, while trauma-focused work looks at patterns and reactions that develop after harmful experiences. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an additional tool to support behaviour change and relaxation when appropriate.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and agree what feels most suitable based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That conversation helps shape whether EMDR, trauma-focused methods, hypnotherapy or client-centred conversations are used.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods to the online setting and will explain practical arrangements when you schedule your first session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and other concerns such as addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues.
How would she describe her way of working?
She uses a client-centred style that focuses on listening, identifying strengths and setting practical goals together.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation as stated in her profile.
Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP as shown in her biography.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, the profile indicates that she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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