Emily Chalder, BACP

Emily Chalder is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. She aims to offer a respectful, sensitive space where a person can begin to make changes that matter to them.

She uses a client-centred approach, which means conversations focus on the person's own priorities. Sessions are shaped around what the client brings and the goals they want to work towards. Emily adapts her style to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Clients often come to Emily for help with grief and loss, coping with life changes, low self-esteem and confidence, and work-related strain. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and relationship tensions. Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism and issues such as body image and social anxiety.

Her way of working is straightforward and warm. She listens without judgement and helps people find practical steps they can try between sessions. The emphasis is on building understanding and self-direction rather than giving fixed solutions.

Emily encourages people to take small, manageable steps towards change. She works collaboratively, checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting the pace as needed. This makes the work practical and grounded in everyday life.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the client's lead to build understanding and confidence. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and coping with change where being heard helps people find their own way forward.

Emily frames therapy as a collaborative process. She will discuss different ways of working and help the client choose what feels most useful based on their needs and goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to have sessions from a location that suits them, to match practical needs such as quieter surroundings or limited time between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor sessions to what works best for each person and help plan realistic steps between meetings.