Emily Smith, BACP

Emily Smith works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD. She offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, helping people find small steps that make daily life easier.

Emily trained as a Person-Centred counsellor and is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, shown as BACP. That registration means she follows the BACP Code of Ethics. She draws on several therapeutic styles to match what each person needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

In sessions she listens closely and helps people ground what they are feeling. She uses talking, creative ideas and practical coping strategies to address issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles and body image concerns. She also offers support around more complex problems like chronic illness, cancer, caregiving stress, and life changes such as divorce or separation.

Emily has three years of clinical experience working with a range of difficulties including self-harm, post-traumatic stress and problems linked to ADHD. She is LGBTQ+ friendly and aims to make therapy a place where people can speak honestly about identity, relationships and purpose.

She works within UK practice standards and communicates in English. To start a conversation she asks people to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match them with an appropriate schedule.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It can help people who feel anxious in relationships or who struggle with trust and abandonment worries. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping the person find their own answers; it is often useful for stress, low self-esteem and times of change. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT teaches practical skills for regulating strong emotions and handling impulsivity and relationship conflicts.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that suit their goals and preferences, mixing the helpful elements of different approaches rather than insisting on a single style. This lets sessions stay relevant to everyday problems and long-term aims.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm the formats offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. It can also help people use mindfulness or DBT skills in the moments they need them, with the therapist helping to adapt exercises to your circumstances.