- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Emma
Emma Colley is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and LGBTQA+ related issues. Emma also lists support for social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
Emma aims to keep sessions direct and conversational. She talks through what is causing distress and looks at small practical changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions are paced to the person, with time spent on current worries and on skills to manage difficult moments.
Her background includes helping people deal with life changes, workplace problems and compulsive or impulsive behaviours. She also offers support around attachment concerns, body image and relationship difficulties. That range lets her respond to complex problems that often occur together, such as anxiety alongside challenges at work or in relationships.
In therapy clients can expect a focus on problem-solving, coping skills and clearer thinking about patterns that keep difficulties going. Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to help clients build practical tools they can use between sessions. She encourages small steps and regular review of progress.
Emma practises in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. For people who are ready to begin she asks them to use the site tools to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Emma works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes. One approach helps people break cycles of unhelpful thinking by identifying and testing thoughts against everyday evidence; this can reduce worry and improve mood. Another approach concentrates on building skills for handling strong emotions and impulses, using step-by-step strategies to cope in the moment and reduce reactive behaviours.Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try methods that feel manageable and review what is helping. Together they will adapt techniques to match the client's goals and everyday life demands.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone calls take less bandwidth, while video sessions let you use visual cues; the therapist will discuss what works best for practical scheduling and the therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and LGBTQA+ related issues, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focuses.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on coping skills, problem solving and identifying patterns that keep problems going.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.