- Person-centred therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Emma
Emma Martin is a person-centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of experience working with adults and young adults in the United Kingdom. She lists relationship problems, grief, parenting, stress, anxiety and addictions among the issues she works with.
Before training as a counsellor, she worked in the mental health sector supporting adults, young adults and families. That background included work with survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse. She draws on that experience when supporting people with trauma and complex needs.
Her approach is person-centred, which means sessions focus on the person rather than a preset method. She combines this with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy at times, depending on what a client wants to work on. Those methods can help with change-oriented goals and practical next steps.
Emma says the relationship between counsellor and client matters. In sessions she listens without judgement and helps people talk through difficult feelings. She regularly follows the BACP Ethical Framework and keeps up with developments in counselling practice.
People commonly come to her for issues such as depression, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, gender dysphoria, ADHD-related difficulties, and work or career worries. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, family problems, intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue.
Her practice aims to be straightforward and practical. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the sign-up steps to arrange a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and the relationship between counsellor and client. It aims to help people feel understood and to work through feelings at their own pace, which can suit issues like grief, relationship concerns and identity questions.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to look at change. It helps people weigh options and boost their own motivation, which can be useful for addictions, behaviour change and managing stuck feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small goals to move forward, often helping with stress, career questions and short-term difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together, adjusting methods as needed. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Prospective clients should confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around study, shifts or travel and can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also removes the need to travel to a clinic, which many people find helpful when balancing early-adult life demands.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, grief, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, addictions and a range of trauma- and identity-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her primary style is person-centred, which focuses on listening and the client counsellor relationship. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when practical steps or behaviour change are the goal.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years working in the UK mental health sector and has supported people with complex needs, including survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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