- Client-centred approach
- EMDR and trauma work
- Hypnotherapy options
About Emma
Emma Louise Sharkey is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing depression, addiction and the practical pressures of everyday life.
Emma sees clients as the experts in their own stories. She focuses on listening first and helping people identify their existing strengths. Sessions tend to be conversational, with practical steps and reflection rather than lectures or quick fixes.
Her work draws on client-centred therapy to make space for each person’s perspective. She also uses trauma-focused methods and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate to address distress linked to traumatic memories. Hypnotherapy is another option she may offer as a way to access different levels of attention and coping resources.
In practice Emma helps people name patterns, try small behaviour changes, and manage overwhelming feelings. She gives clear explanations of methods and checks in about what feels useful. Progress is discussed in simple terms so people can see practical differences in day-to-day life.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online booking flow. The cost varies by location and is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy is about listening and responding to what the client brings. Online sessions use the same focus on the person’s priorities, with conversations that clarify goals and next steps. EMDR, or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, involves guided attention to help process distressing memories. Delivered online, EMDR uses adapted techniques to work with memory processing and reduce the intensity of upsetting images or feelings.Hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided imagery to access different ways of thinking and coping. In an online setting this can support relaxation, habit change and managing anxiety symptoms. Emma will talk with clients about which approach makes most sense and will jointly decide what to try first. Finding the right method is part of the work, and she adjusts methods based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and saving travel time. Online work can be easier to schedule around work, caregiving and other commitments, and it allows sessions from wherever the client is located. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centred, focusing on listening, identifying strengths and suggesting practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.