Flexible - we can work with a structure for how we work together or see session-by-session whats needed with regular check ins.
Authentic - I will not hide behind a professional facade, you will know me to allow us to develop a therapeutic bond.
Supporting you to develop a sense of agency - my purpose is to help you to listen to yourself so you are developing coping mechanisms you can use to thrive outside of therapy.
About me and my practice
Hi! Im Emma and Im a person-centred therapist. Ive always gravitated towards wanting a career that matters to me. Throughout my studies I was interested in how people think, choosing topics that relate to mental health from school all the way up to my masters study. In hindsight it was so obvious I was going to be working in a field relating to supporting individuals, with therapy being the best possible field for me. I absolutely love the work I do, it is the biggest privilege being let into peoples personal worlds and seeing the immense growth of my clients.
My interest in people and mental health was further illuminated by my ADHD diagnosis at 27, which put a whole new perspective on my desire to understand. I have found neurodiverse clients gravitate towards me whether they are diagnosed or I have supported them with the diagnosis process, and now it all makes sense! Its so lovely being able to have that immediate understanding of things that neurotypical people just dont experience, saving the need to over explain and welcoming in supposed weirdness. This extends to disabilities outside of neurodiversity, as knowing what its like to navigate a world that is not catered to you is something that those without a disability dont have the same insight into. This goes hand in hand with my non-binary gender identity, allowing me to relate to LGBTQIA+ clients, sharing common experiences allowing me to just get it.
Experience
A lot of how I work centres around helping individuals to gain a sense of agency. You are the expert on yourself, so I am here to help you to hear yourself. Often we can feel what were saying makes no sense, but thats only because its so hard when you are completely immersed in the depth of your own world. As your therapist I am there to walk alongside you and to help you see what can be easy to miss, picking up on common themes, and supporting you through your difficulties with empathy and unconditional positive regard. I dont feel its fair to hide behind a professional facade so I will share my thoughts, opinions, and my experiences, allowing you to know me so we can develop a strong therapeutic relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
We will work together and regularly check in on whether the therapy is providing what you need, and how we can work together to meet your needs, whether that is long-term goals or session-by-session needs. Person-centred therapy doesn't have to be without structure, but equally, it can be completely without structure.
Allowing you to decide how sessions run and learning to trust your own intuition regarding what needs to be discussed is incredibly powerful and will help you long-term in listening to yourself and developing the coping mechanisms you need to thrive outside of therapy, as ultimately my role is to get you to the point wherein you no longer need therapy and to be your support until that is the case.
Qualifications
BSc Psychology with Honours from the University of Nottingham
MA Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice from the University of Nottingham
Accredited Membership with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society - MNCPS (Acc.) - Membership number NCS23-00234
Additional Information
I have space for week days 9am-5pm, I can provide more information via email!
Professional Membership
Accredited Membership with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society - MNCPS (Acc.)
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 10 April 2025
Initial Consultation
I offer a 30 minute consulation ahead of us deciding whether we're a good fit.
Things to consider ahead of a consulation:
What do you want out of therapy? - This is a big question but something as simple as learning to talk about my feelings is absolutely enough to get started with
How often do you want sessions? (weekly, fortnightly, as and when?)
What are you looking for in a therapist?
What type of therapy are you interested in? I am a person-centred therapist so it is worth looking into whether this type of therapy works for you
Fees
£55 for a 50 minute session
When I Work
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Therapeutic Approach
Person-centred experiential
Pronouns
They/She
Area
Nottingham
