About Emma
Emma Harratt works from a client-focused approach that places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. She uses a mix of talking therapies to help people build motivation, boost self-esteem and cope with big life changes. Emma's style is warm and down-to-earth and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
Emma holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has five years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress and addictions.
How Emma works
She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, anger and difficulties linked to ADHD. Her practice includes help for relationship and family problems, communication difficulties, codependency and commitment issues. Additional focus areas include fertility-related worries, feelings of emptiness, jealousy and challenges commonly faced by young adults.
In sessions Emma adapts her approach to each person. She aims to listen first and work with what matters most to the individual. Techniques draw on client-centred counselling, mindfulness and narrative work to make changes feel practical and relevant.
People who meet her can expect calm, straightforward conversations and steps they can try between sessions. She encourages small, realistic goals so progress can be tracked and adjusted over time.
Emma lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Emma works with
The areas below are the ones Emma selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Grief
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Online approaches that suit everyday life
Emma uses client-centred counselling to put the person's experience first, focusing on listening and reflecting so the individual feels heard and understood. This approach helps with problems like low confidence, relationship issues and coping with life changes.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, which can ease anxiety and stress. Motivational interviewing is used to support change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps, helping them find their own reasons to act.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Emma works collaboratively to choose what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and adjust methods over time so sessions stay relevant to what the person wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit short check-ins or on-the-go reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping strategies.
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