- CBT for thinking patterns
- ACT for avoidance
- DBT skills for emotion
About Emma
Dr Emma Covernton is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has nine years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem and motivation. Social anxiety and phobia are included among the issues she supports.
In sessions she aims for a clear, straightforward approach. She listens to what is hard for each person and helps them name the thoughts and feelings that get in the way. Practical strategies are introduced alongside space to talk through difficult experiences.
Her work draws on several psychological approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used when unhelpful avoidance is keeping someone stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to help with emotion regulation and building momentum.
She has a background of working within the NHS for about nine years, which has included supporting people with eating and sleeping disorders and trauma-related difficulties. This experience informs a structured but flexible way of working.
People who come to her can expect clear explanations, suggested exercises between sessions, and a focus on practical steps they can take. Prospective clients who want to find out more are invited to check the online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without pushing them away, and choosing actions that match what matters. It can help when avoidance keeps someone from doing everyday things. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety and phobias. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing unhelpful reactions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, current difficulties and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try and when to adapt them. That collaborative decision helps keep the work relevant and practical. Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow use of worksheets and exercises between sessions and make it straightforward to review progress together. Registered professionals can explain how they will use ACT, CBT or DBT skills in remote sessions so clients know what to expect.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and related issues including phobias and OCD traits.
How would you describe her way of working?
She uses a straightforward style that combines talking through experiences with practical tasks and exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked for nine years in the NHS in the United Kingdom supporting people with trauma, eating and sleep disorders and other difficulties.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 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; check the online therapy options for details that apply to your country.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.