About Emma
Emma Poxon offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who are feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Emma is non-binary and uses a person-centred way of working to help people talk about what matters to them. Sessions aim to be warm and respectful so people can explore difficult topics at their own pace.
Emma listens without telling people what to do. The counselling style focuses on empathy, genuine responses, and treating the client as the expert on their life.
Background and approach
This approach is often chosen by people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or changes in relationships and identity. Emma holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. The NCPS credential is also listed.
These qualifications inform a balance of psychological knowledge and an experiential, relational way of working. Sessions are collaborative and adaptable. Emma checks in regularly about whether the therapy is meeting the person’s needs and adjusts the rhythm and structure accordingly.
Some people prefer a clear plan, while others find an open, session-by-session style helps them process what comes up. People can expect straightforward, compassionate listening and a focus on building self-trust and practical coping strategies. Emma asks that prospective clients message before booking any live sessions so arrangements can be discussed.
This helps ensure a good match before committing to a schedule.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Emma lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How a person-centred approach works online
Emma uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on empathic listening, genuine responses and allowing the person to lead the conversation. This approach helps when people are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions and self-esteem concerns because it creates space to make sense of feelings at the person’s pace.Emma’s background in psychology and person-centred experiential practice brings both an understanding of psychological patterns and attention to emotional experience. The therapist aims to be non-directive while offering support, which can suit people who want to build self-trust and find their own solutions rather than follow a set programme.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Emma will check in about what is helping and adjust how sessions run based on the person’s needs and preferences. This can mean agreeing on a clearer structure or keeping sessions open and exploratory depending on what feels most useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and offer a quicker way to check in during stressful periods. It can also allow for shorter catch-up meetings when that fits better with work or family routines.
Questions people ask about Emma
What concerns does Emma commonly help with?
Emma works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, addiction, ADHD, bipolar and self-esteem struggles. The profile also notes work around family issues and compassion fatigue.
What is Emma's therapeutic style?
Emma practises a person-centred approach that emphasises empathy, authenticity and a non-directive stance. Sessions centre the client’s experience and aim to empower people to find what works for them.
What background and experience does Emma have?
Emma has four years of experience and holds a BSc (Hons) Psychology and an MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. This combines psychological theory with experiential counselling methods.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as a credential and locates practice in the United Kingdom. No additional registration details are provided beyond what is shown.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify particular session formats. Prospective clients are advised to confirm the current session options directly before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. The exact fees depend on those factors and are not listed here.
How do I start working with Emma?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability. The profile also asks that people message Emma before booking any live sessions.
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