About Emma
Emma Rigg welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or life changes. She also supports those facing trauma, abuse and LGBT-related concerns. Emma writes plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who finds reaching out hard.
Emma works from a simple premise - you know your story best and you already have strengths to build on. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Conversations are paced to each person, and she offers steady support while people try new ways of coping. Her approach draws on attachment-based thinking. That means looking at how early and current relationships shape the way people connect with others and with themselves.
Emma also uses client-centred methods, so sessions are guided by the person's priorities rather than a fixed programme. Emma has six years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English.
People often come with issues such as abandonment fears, relationship communication problems, gender dysphoria, chronic illness or caregiving strain. Emma aims to help people untangle these concerns into practical steps they can try between sessions.
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
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- 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 attachment and client-centred therapy work online
Emma uses attachment-based ideas to notice how relationships influence feelings and behaviour; this approach can help when patterns from early relationships cause anxiety, mistrust or difficulty connecting. Client-centred therapy means sessions follow the person's agenda, with the counsellor reflecting back what matters so people can decide what to try next.Finding the right approach is a joint process. Emma will work together with the person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress is made. Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to achieve rather than a rigid course of treatment.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting therapy into a busy day and removing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that suits their routine or bandwidth. The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking so people know what to expect and can choose what fits their everyday life best.
Questions people ask about Emma
What kinds of problems does Emma help with?
Emma supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns. She also helps with life transitions, isolation, relationship communication and long-term health or caregiving strains.
How would you describe Emma's therapy style?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative, letting the person's priorities guide each session. Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at patterns in relationships and emotional responses.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties. Her practice emphasises practical, paced conversations that build on existing strengths.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds BACP accreditation and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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