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Emily Smith, BACP

Person-centred psychotherapist for trauma and anxiety
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • ADHD and self esteem

About Emily Smith

Emily Smith is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who offers compassionate, nonjudgmental support for people working through difficult life experiences and mental health challenges. She draws on a foundation in person-centred practice while integrating approaches such as eco therapy, Gestalt, transactional analysis and creative therapeutic techniques to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Emily is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects her professional training and commitment to ethical practice.

She is experienced in supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and ADHD. Her wider clinical experience includes work with abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication and control difficulties, separation and divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and men's issues. Emily has also worked with depression, borderline personality difficulties, autism, self-harm, grief and loss, sexuality, domestic violence, suicide risk, post-traumatic stress and sexual trauma, as well as frontline NHS burnout and challenges associated with motherhood.

Emily aims to provide a compassionate space where clients can explore whatever feels important to them. She welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and attends to each person's unique story and relational patterns, using therapeutic methods such as attachment-based work, client-centred therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Jungian approaches, mindfulness, narrative and psychodynamic therapies, trauma-focused work and Internal Family Systems. She is registered under the Information Commissioner's Office and works in line with GDPR guidelines to manage client information appropriately.

Emily focuses on listening closely to clients and collaborating with them to find the approaches that feel most helpful on their journey of recovery and self-discovery.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily Smith have?

She has 3 years of experience.

Is Emily Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Emily Smith provide therapy?

Emily provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Smith located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emily Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Emily through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily Smith work with international clients?

Emily does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and life transitions - online therapy is often comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.



One major benefit is flexibility. People can choose the format that suits them best and fits into their routine - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family and other commitments.



Therapists offering remote care are licensed professionals, and clients can change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many, online therapy provides a practical and effective way to begin or continue therapeutic work without needing to travel to an office.

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