- Attachment-based approaches
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills work
About Emily
Emily Smith is a BACP-registered counsellor with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD. She welcomes conversations about attachment concerns, relationship wounds and the practical struggles that follow trauma.
She uses a person-centred stance that focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. Sessions tend to be conversational and grounded in what the client brings each week. Emily blends several approaches when useful, including attachment-based ideas, dialectical behaviour techniques and mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and distress.
Practical concerns like sleep disruption, avoidance of social situations, intrusive memories, and difficulties with concentration are discussed in simple, direct ways. She helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and to themselves, and works on small skills for coping with intense feelings.
Sessions may include guided mindfulness exercises, skills practice drawn from DBT, and reflective work on early relationship experiences to better understand current reactions. The emphasis is on clear observations, tried strategies for managing symptoms, and repairing patterns that cause isolation or shame.
Emily is based in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session to see how the fit feels.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current ways of connecting. It can help people notice why they feel anxious in social situations or worried about rejection. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities; sessions are guided by what the person wants to talk about each time. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Emily will discuss different options with clients and decide together what feels useful, matching methods to goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps people try skills or reflections at a manageable pace.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to continue therapy while juggling work, caregiving or treatment commitments. Confirm the available session formats before booking so the practical arrangements suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and ADHD, and also supports people with related concerns such as isolation, guilt and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and conversational, with practical uses of mindfulness and DBT skills when helpful. Sessions aim to focus on what the client brings each week.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.