Emily Smith, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and attachment
Practical coping skills

About Emily

Emily Smith is a counsellor who helps people feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. She works with those carrying trauma, low self-esteem or ADHD related struggles. Her style is warm and person-focused, aiming to make talking about hard things feel straightforward and manageable.

Emily uses a client-centred approach, so sessions begin with what matters most to the individual. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. Practical skills from dialectical behaviour approaches and mindfulness are drawn in when helpful.

Her background includes work with people dealing with grief, chronic illness, caregiver strain and relationship breakdown. She also supports those facing body image concerns, guilt, isolation or a search for life purpose. Men’s issues and abandonment wounds are among the areas she has experience addressing.

Emily is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. She offers sessions in English and does not take international clients at this time. Her practice uses a subscription model that clients can cancel at any time.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. This lets Emily learn what someone needs before the first session and plan a helpful way forward.

How Emily’s approaches work well online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor and their priorities. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely and follows what the client wants to work on, helping people feel heard and understood. Attachment-based work looks at patterns from early relationships and how those patterns affect trust and closeness now; it can help people understand why they react the way they do in relationships.

Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, brings clear, practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping. It is often used alongside client-centred listening to combine support with concrete tools for stress, impulsivity and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether a listening-led client-centred focus, attachment exploration or DBT skills are most useful. Goals, personal preferences and what feels manageable will guide that choice rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you prefer online sessions, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments this way while they try out different therapeutic methods.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Forgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Emily focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and ADHD, along with related issues such as body image, guilt and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centred, with an emphasis on listening and following the person's priorities. She also uses attachment ideas and practical skills from DBT and mindfulness when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working with a range of concerns including grief, chronic illness, caregiver stress and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and region are relevant?

She is registered as BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients currently.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.