- Empathic listening
- Person-centred focus
- Practical skills
About Emily
Emily Pemberton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She works with adults to talk through parenting worries, anger, self-esteem and coping after difficult experiences. Emily aims to make first steps into therapy feel calmer and clearer for people who are unsure where to begin.
She trained in Person-Centred therapy, completing a postgraduate diploma, and holds BACP accreditation. Emily has five years' experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and has also studied elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her way of working uses empathy, careful listening and gentle reflections to help clients notice what matters to them.
Sessions focus on the relationship between client and counsellor as the place where change can start. Emily offers a steady, paced approach so people can explore upsetting memories and daily stresses without being rushed. She aims to help clients find relief, clearer thinking and more choice in how they live.
Emily also supports people confronting specific concerns such as ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness, body image, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She pays attention to how these issues show up in daily life and practical routines.
People who come to Emily can expect straightforward language, calm presence and a focus on small, manageable steps. She encourages collaboration about goals and the pace of work, adapting sessions to what each person needs at the time.
How Emily combines person-centred work and skills-based tools
Emily uses Person-Centred (Client-Centred) therapy to place the client at the heart of the work. This approach emphasises being heard, understood and respected, and helps people clarify what they want from life and from therapy. It suits people who need space to make sense of feelings and decisions.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, using selected DBT skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication. These practical tools can help when anxiety, anger or strong emotions make daily life harder.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Emily works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the focus as things change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make practising skills between meetings more straightforward, because sessions can link directly to everyday routines and challenges.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems can Emily help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting worries, anger and self-esteem. Emily also addresses trauma, ADHD and issues such as attachment, body image and coping after disasters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is person-centred, focusing on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and coping.
How long has she been practising?
Emily has five years' experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor following completion of a postgraduate diploma in Person-Centred therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and charged?
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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.