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Emma Martin, BACP

Person-centred counsellor who listens and supports change

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About Emma

Emma Martin uses a person-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and draws on four years of practice in the United Kingdom. Emma keeps language simple and sessions focused on what matters most to each person.

She offers calm, steady support for worries about relationships, grief and parenting strain. She also helps people cope with life changes, stress, anxiety and addiction concerns.

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How Emma works

Practical conversations cover low mood, self-esteem, anger and career stresses as well as intimacy and eating issues. Emma has experience working with survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse, and with people facing complex harm and trauma. That background gives her a solid understanding of how traumatic events can shape thinking and feelings.

She aims to create a non-judgemental space where difficult memories can be spoken about at the client's pace. Her work also includes support for people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, gender dysphoria and challenges linked to adoption, attachment and caring for ageing relatives. Emma uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas alongside person-centred listening to keep sessions practical and hope-focused.

Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Emma helps people set small, achievable steps and talks through options for managing stress, mood and relationships. She treats each person as an individual and adapts her approach to what they bring to the room.

Emma lists 3 ways of working on the entry:

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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.

  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues

Also listed

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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

How Emma’s Approaches Work Online

Emma uses a person-centred approach that places the client's experience at the centre of each session. The focus is on listening carefully, reflecting what is said and helping people feel understood so they can make choices that suit them.

She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and build their own motivation. This method is useful for issues such as addictions, behaviour change and getting unstuck from old habits.

Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and identify small, practical steps. These conversations tend to be forward-looking and help with coping during stressful life changes or when managing specific problems like work stress or relationship tension.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods best fit the individual's needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quicker check-in and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.

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Common questions

What issues does Emma commonly address in sessions?
She works with concerns such as relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strain, stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. Other focus areas include body image, gender dysphoria and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Emma practises person-centred counselling, using motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when useful. Sessions are collaborative and aim to be practical and supportive.
What professional background does she bring?
She has four years of experience in the UK and has worked in mental health settings before training as a counsellor. She has supported people with complex needs and survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to arrange sessions?
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