- Client centred
- Trauma informed
- Practical tools
About Emma
Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and issues with motivation and self‑esteem. She encourages clients to notice their strengths and to take the small steps that make change possible.
Her approach begins by listening closely to each person's story and priorities. Emma uses client‑centred methods that let people set the pace and goals of therapy. She also draws on trauma‑focused approaches and EMDR to support recovery from distressing memories and events.
Sessions focus on practical, everyday changes as well as emotional processing. Emma may use hypnotherapy techniques when they suit a client's needs, helping with sleep, stress and confidence. She works calmly and directly, offering tools people can try between sessions.
Emma has training recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That registration is part of how she frames her work in the UK. Her practice includes attention to issues such as addiction, grief, body image, ADHD and coping with life changes, including coping with natural or human‑caused disaster.
People who choose Emma will find a collaborative and respectful counsellor. She aims to help clients build resilience, clarify goals and take manageable steps toward feeling steadier. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Emma uses client‑centred methods that focus on the person's priorities and choices. This approach means the counsellor listens first, helps clarify goals, and supports steps the person chooses to try. Client‑centred work often suits issues like stress, relationship concerns and low self‑esteem.Emma also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, to help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of upsetting images or feelings. Trauma‑focused therapy is part of her practice too and involves carefully working through the effects of traumatic events to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emma will discuss options and help decide whether client‑centred work, EMDR, trauma‑focused methods or hypnotherapy techniques are the best fit for a person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. It can make it simpler to have check‑ins during a work break or to avoid travel time. The original profile does not list which specific session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they suit your routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Emma help with?
Emma supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, addictions and a range of life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client‑centred approach that puts the person's priorities first and works collaboratively to set goals and the pace of therapy.
What experience does she have?
Emma has three years of professional experience working with issues such as trauma, motivation, anxiety and depression.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English, and Emma accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.