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Emily Smith

Emily Smith, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate counsellor for midlife transitions

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Attachment-informed
  • Mindfulness tools

About Emily

Emily Smith is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and ADHD-related difficulties. She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to make it easier to talk about what feels hard. Emily presents herself as someone who listens first and follows the pace the client needs. Her background blends person-centred practice with other therapeutic ideas. That means sessions often focus on what the client wants and values, while bringing in practical tools when helpful. She draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. Mindfulness-inspired activities may be used to help manage strong emotions and reduce rumination. Emily has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She notes experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, self-harm, grief, burnout and issues around sexuality and identity. Sessions aim to be conversational and down-to-earth. Clients can expect space to tell their story, gentle questioning to clarify goals, and collaboratively agreed steps to try between meetings. She is based in the United Kingdom and offers her practice in English. People are invited to begin by completing the online matching form and booking a session if they wish to proceed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Emily’s approaches translate to online work

Emily combines person-centred principles with attachment-based and mindfulness-informed ideas. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current responses; it can help clarify why certain situations feel triggering. Client-centred practice means the conversation follows the client’s concerns and priorities, with the therapist offering reflection rather than direction. Mindfulness-based techniques focus on simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm and support emotional regulation. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Emily will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and test different ways of working to see what fits. That collaborative process helps shape whether the focus should be on exploring past relationships, building present coping skills, or a mix of both. For practicalities, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find audio-only meetings easier when bandwidth is limited, while others prefer video to read facial expression. Emily aims to tailor the session length and pace to fit everyday life and the goals you bring to therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Emily specialise in?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and ADHD, plus related concerns such as isolation, life purpose and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are primarily person-centred, meaning the client sets the pace and topics. Practical techniques from other approaches may be woven in when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emily has three years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life difficulties.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book sessions from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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