- Warm and interactive
- Practical thinking work
- Supports life changes
About Emma
Emma Hughes is a counsellor who blends practical thinking and attention to everyday habits with a warm, interactive manner. She offers a respectful, non-stigmatising space where thoughts, routines and responses are talked through. Emma will sometimes challenge clients when it seems helpful, and she adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
Emma trained in psychology and holds a degree in integrative counselling, and she lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with psychodynamic approaches for several years and combines them with cognitive behavioural ideas and person-centred methods to shape sessions.
Her experience includes working with trauma and behavioural difficulties outdoors, and she has supported adults and adolescents. Common themes she addresses include stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship and attachment concerns, grief, ADHD, addiction-related issues and parent-related strain.
In sessions Emma pays attention to the patterns that keep problems going - unhelpful thoughts, repeated habits and emotional responses. She introduces gentle exercises and reflective dialogue to help people try different ways of thinking and acting. The focus is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at improving day-to-day coping and relationships.
Clients who work with Emma can expect a collaborative process. She helps set goals together, reviews progress, and adjusts the approach as needs change. Emma describes therapy as a shared journey towards more manageable routines and clearer thinking.
Emma trained in psychology and holds a degree in integrative counselling, and she lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with psychodynamic approaches for several years and combines them with cognitive behavioural ideas and person-centred methods to shape sessions.
Her experience includes working with trauma and behavioural difficulties outdoors, and she has supported adults and adolescents. Common themes she addresses include stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship and attachment concerns, grief, ADHD, addiction-related issues and parent-related strain.
In sessions Emma pays attention to the patterns that keep problems going - unhelpful thoughts, repeated habits and emotional responses. She introduces gentle exercises and reflective dialogue to help people try different ways of thinking and acting. The focus is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at improving day-to-day coping and relationships.
Clients who work with Emma can expect a collaborative process. She helps set goals together, reviews progress, and adjusts the approach as needs change. Emma describes therapy as a shared journey towards more manageable routines and clearer thinking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that shape online work
Emma commonly draws on Attachment-Based and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to guide online conversations. Attachment work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people notice patterns in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your needs and goals. That might mean a gentle focus on feelings and history, or practical experiments to change daily routines, depending on what you want to achieve.
Confirm the exact session formats when you book, as these are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care if they move or travel. Registered or accredited professionals will adapt techniques used in face-to-face work to the online setting, tailoring tasks and homework so they work in day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Emma supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, as well as ADHD, addictions and issues around parenting and self-esteem.
How would sessions feel in terms of approach?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining psychodynamic thinking with cognitive behavioural ideas and person-centred dialogue to focus on thoughts and everyday habits.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of counselling experience and has worked psychodynamically for several years, including outdoor work with trauma and behavioural difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm practical session arrangements when you book.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.