Emily Smith
Practical, person-centred support for stressful times
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About Emily
Emily Smith offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma and ADHD. She writes in a direct, understanding way and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and manageable. People meet her when they need clarity, coping tools or a steadier sense of self.
She trained as a person-centred counsellor and holds BACP registration, which means she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's standards. Emily blends person-centred listening with elements from other approaches she has used in practice.
Background and approach
That mix is used to match the way a client prefers to work rather than to follow a fixed method. In sessions she focuses on what feels most pressing. Conversations can look at past hurts, attachment patterns, or the everyday problems that make life harder.
Practical skills from mindfulness and dialectical behaviour work can be included when they help with stress, impulsivity or strong emotions. Emily also pays attention to identity and relationships when these are important to the person in front of her. She can help people talk through body image, feelings of isolation, communication problems and the fallout of separation or loss.
She is LGBTQ+ friendly and open to exploring sexuality and related concerns. She has three years' experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and are based in the United Kingdom.
Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 407654
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Emily's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Emily works with
Everything Emily lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Emily lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Emily works online
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily will discuss goals and try different ways of working together to see what fits. She aims to adapt methods to each person's needs rather than insist on a single model.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so clients should confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times that suit their routine and keep sessions focused on the issues they want to address.
Questions and answers
What problems can Emily help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD, and also addresses related issues such as body image, loneliness and communication problems.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions are grounded and conversational, focusing on what feels most urgent for the client while also offering practical coping skills when needed.
What relevant background does she bring?
Emily has three years' experience working with a range of mental health concerns and draws on multiple therapeutic ideas to adapt to each person.
What credential does Emily hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; prospective clients should confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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