About Emily
Emily Williams works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, bereavement, relationship strain or addictive behaviours. She introduces gentle, practical ways to reduce day-to-day distress and to build steadier coping. Emily uses plain language and a calm approach so conversations stay focused and manageable.
Emily holds BACP which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has four years of experience and sees clients in the United Kingdom, as well as people living abroad who prefer online sessions.
How Emily works
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Her approach draws on client-centred listening that places the person and their goals at the centre of the work. She also uses existential ideas to help people make sense of big life questions and changes.
Mindfulness practices are included to help with overwhelm, sleep problems and racing thoughts. In a session Emily aims to create a steady, collaborative atmosphere where people can talk through feelings and practical problems. She emphasises small, realistic steps rather than large sudden changes.
The work often focuses on improving daily routines, managing strong emotions and rebuilding confidence. Emily has supported people with a wide range of concerns across mental health and life challenges, including trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career issues, chronic illness, attachment and identity concerns. She adapts the pace and focus to each person’s needs and preferences.
Emily lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Emily works with
The areas below are the ones Emily selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Emily uses client-centred therapy to place the person and their goals at the heart of each session. This approach focuses on listening, understanding and helping people find their own solutions, which is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and day-to-day stress.Existential therapy is used to help people tackle big questions and life transitions. It invites honest reflection about values, meaning and choice, and can be helpful for grief, major life changes and feelings of aimlessness.
Mindfulness therapy brings simple practices into sessions to reduce rumination and improve sleep and concentration. These techniques are practical and can be practised between appointments to steady emotions and manage anxiety.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and comfort level. Sessions can shift focus over time as priorities change.
Online work offers practical benefits such as flexibility in scheduling and access from different locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions may suit shorter check-ins or times with lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for quick check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel.
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