About Emma
Emma Harratt is a counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and a BACP registration. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and those facing life changes. Her manner is warm and respectful, and she adapts conversations to fit each person’s circumstances.
Emma works in a straightforward way that aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting. She listens without judgement and helps clients set small, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Practical steps and clear conversation are used alongside reflective work to help people notice what is and isn’t working for them. Her approach draws on client-centred ideas, where the client’s perspective shapes the work, and on mindfulness practices to build awareness of thoughts and feelings.
She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past stories influence present patterns. People come to Emma for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBT-related issues, ADHD and anger.
She also supports those dealing with fertility worries, communication problems, codependency and young adult challenges. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs. Emma encourages small steps, regular review of progress and adjustments to the plan as therapy continues.
She aims to make the first contact as simple as possible and to work at a pace that feels manageable.
What Emma works with
Everything Emma lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Emma is listed here; the rest shows what else Emma works with.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Jealousy
- Young adult issues
Approaches Emma lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Emma’s approaches work in online therapy
Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and focuses on being heard and understood. This approach helps when someone wants a space to clarify feelings, make decisions or rebuild confidence. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and body sensations without immediate reaction; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and improving concentration. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people explore their own reasons for change and find practical next steps when motivation feels low.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emma will discuss these methods with the client and choose what feels most useful based on goals and preferences. The plan can change over time as needs shift, and decisions about techniques are made collaboratively.
The practical strengths of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when life is unpredictable. Online work can make it easier to attend from different locations and to choose formats that suit energy levels and schedules. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for appointments.
Questions people ask about Emma
What kinds of problems does Emma help with?
She helps with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma and grief. Other areas include self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, ADHD and LGBT-related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical, using client-centred listening alongside mindfulness and motivational approaches. The work combines talking, reflection and small actionable steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on motivation, self-esteem and coping with life changes. That background informs how she structures short-term and longer-term work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is offered to people in the UK.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during booking.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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