Emma Stannard, NCPS

Emma offers a mix of practical and reflective methods tailored to each person. Psychodynamic Therapy helps look at how earlier experiences shape current feelings and patterns, which can be useful for understanding attachment issues and recurring relationship problems. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, achievable goals and quick strategies to reduce stress and build coping skills. Hypnotherapy is used as a relaxation and exploratory tool to access thoughts and feelings in a different way, which some people find helpful for anxiety and panic. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and agree a plan that fits their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as progress is made. Online sessions make working with her flexible and easier to fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or people who prefer typing. These formats help people access therapy without travel and can be scheduled around work, family or other commitments.