Emma Martin, BACP
Emma Martin offers a person-centred approach that puts the relationship between counsellor and client first.
About Emma
Emma Martin offers a person-centred approach that puts the relationship between counsellor and client first. She is a BACP member and draws on four years of practice in the United Kingdom. Emma aims to create a calm space where people can talk through difficult feelings and begin to make sense of painful experiences.
Emma gained experience working in the mental health sector before qualifying as a counsellor. That background exposed her to a wide range of situations and helped her learn to respond to complex needs.
Background and approach
She has supported people dealing with trauma, domestic abuse, addiction and bereavement. In sessions Emma listens without judgement and follows the person’s pace. She focuses on what matters to each client, helping them name emotions and decide on workable steps.
Her way of working is straightforward and practical rather than full of jargon. Emma also works with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting pressures, self-esteem and eating concerns. She has experience with gender dysphoria and with people affected by loss, including bereavement through suicide.
People meet Emma for different reasons: to cope with life changes, to manage compulsive behaviour, to process trauma, or to rebuild confidence after a crisis. Her aim is to help people find clearer ways forward and to support them as they try out new approaches to everyday challenges.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404165 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Emma works with
Everything Emma lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Emma lists
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Online support
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses gentle conversation to build motivation and clarify goals, which can help with addictions, lifestyle shifts and getting unstuck.
Solution-Focused Therapy aims at small, practical steps towards goals. Sessions concentrate on what is already working and on simple changes that can be tried between meetings, which is often helpful for stress, coping with life changes and relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the balance of listening, motivation and practical steps as the relationship develops.
Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling around life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to keep regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Emma focus on?
Emma supports people with relationship difficulties, grief, parenting pressures, stress and anxiety. She also helps with addictions, trauma and issues around self-esteem and eating.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred way of working that prioritises the relationship and the client’s own goals. Emma also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Emma has four years of experience in the UK and previously worked in the mental health sector. She has supported people through trauma, domestic abuse, addiction and complex needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Emma is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet remotely.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Emma?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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