Emma Bourquin
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
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About Emma
Emma Bourquin welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She writes directly and kindly, and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for someone under pressure. Emma highlights respect, sensitivity and compassion in how she meets people.
Emma has 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She helps individuals who are coping with grief, parenting strains, motivation and low self-esteem, and who are facing relationship or career stress.
Background and approach
Her work also covers trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger and compassion fatigue. Her approach is practical and tailored. Conversations and any plans are adapted to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script.
Sessions focus on what is most useful right now and on skills people can use between sessions. Emma also supports clients dealing with ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, postpartum depression and issues around pregnancy and childbirth. She offers help around identity and self-love, and with challenges often experienced by young adults.
When someone reaches out, Emma aims to listen first and agree clear goals together. She encourages people to take small steps and to notice progress as it happens. This approach makes therapy feel more manageable and relevant to everyday life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 12
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 153239
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Emma's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Emma works with
Everything Emma lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Intellectual disability
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
How Emma works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your situation and goals, then suggest ways to try different methods. This is collaborative - you and the therapist agree what to test and review progress as you go.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what is offered for appointments. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also suit times when being on camera is difficult, or when a quicker phone or message check-in helps between longer sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can help match the format and approach to your everyday routine so therapy feels manageable.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Emma help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and career stress, trauma and abuse, sleeping issues, anger and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Emma adapts conversations and plans to each person, focusing on practical steps and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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