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Emily Williams

Therapist · United Kingdom

Emily Williams, BACP

Person-centred counsellor focusing on thoughts and habits

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  • Client-centred approach
  • Mindfulness informed
  • Works with stress

About Emily

Emily Williams welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficult life events. She is Emily Williams, a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports individuals with a wide range of concerns. Her approach is steady and person-focused, aimed at helping people make sense of what they are facing and find workable ways forward.

She draws on client-centred principles that place the person and their experience at the heart of the conversation. Emily also uses ideas from existential therapy to look at meaning, choice and personal values. Mindfulness-informed work and attention to bodily awareness are part of how she helps people notice patterns of thinking and everyday habits.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Clients are invited to talk through what matters most, test new ways of responding, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. The work often focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going, and on small changes that add up over time.

With four years of experience, Emily has worked with issues including addiction, bereavement, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting strain, sleep problems and ADHD-related concerns. She aims to offer a compassionate and collaborative space where people can reflect, try things out and make choices that fit their lives.

People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change and to ask questions about how sessions could fit their routine. Emily supports international clients and communicates in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Emily uses client-centred and mindfulness-informed ways of working. Client-centred work focuses on listening deeply and following what the person brings, helping them explore feelings and choices. Mindfulness-informed practice uses simple attention to the body and breath to notice patterns of thought and everyday habits that keep problems going.

Existential ideas are also part of her approach, helping people reflect on values, responsibility and what matters most in their lives. That can be useful when coping with big life changes, grief, career shifts or questions about meaning. Emily treats finding the right therapeutic approach as a collaborative process and will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. In general, working remotely can support continuity of care, let people use quieter surroundings when needed, and allow therapy to continue even when schedules or locations change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and a broad range of life challenges listed in her specialties. Concerns also include sleep, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her work is conversational and person-centred, with attention to meaning and present-moment awareness. Sessions focus on thoughts and everyday habits and aim to help people try small, practical changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working with individuals on issues such as addiction, bereavement, trauma, anxiety and low self-esteem.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both UK and international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the service terms.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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