Emma Mccartney, NCPS
Emma Mccartney works from a client-centred outlook.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +11 more
About Emma
Emma Mccartney works from a client-centred outlook. She meets people where they are and helps them name what feels hard. Her style is direct and warm, and she encourages small, practical steps that fit into daily life.
Emma has three years of professional experience and holds NCPS credentials. She has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps with relationship concerns, issues related to LGBT identity, and problems with self-esteem and motivation.
Background and approach
Her approach mixes talking therapy with hands-on techniques. Cognitive behavioural work looks at unhelpful thinking and actions. Mindfulness exercises bring attention to the present moment.
Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas may be used when suitable to understand deeper patterns. Sessions focus on what the individual wants to change. Emma helps people set clear, manageable goals and builds skills to cope with panic attacks, grief, addiction struggles and work stress.
She also addresses attachment and communication problems that affect close relationships. People who make contact complete a short matching questionnaire and then set up sessions at a time that suits them. Emma accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
The subscription model can be cancelled at any time. Emma encourages anyone who is feeling stuck to take the next step. She keeps things straightforward and practical, and works together with each person to find what helps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS19-08052 | April 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Emma lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, panic and mood concerns by teaching clear strategies to manage symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest options to try. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adapted as therapy continues.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video works well for longer, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions can be helpful when internet quality varies or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, nightly reflections or times when not being on camera helps with focus.
These formats let people attend from different locations and maintain continuity when schedules change. Registered or accredited professionals can guide the selection of format so it supports each person’s goals and practical needs.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Emma help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and problems with self-esteem. Other focuses include relationship issues, addictions, grief and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, using practical steps. She blends cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and conversational work to address daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Emma has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds NCPS credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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