Emily Smith, BACP
Person-Centred therapist for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD support
About Emily Smith
Emily Smith is a Person-Centred counsellor and psychotherapist who brings a compassionate, listening-focused approach to work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body that sets ethical standards for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and she works in line with those guidelines.
Emily is committed to supporting people through difficult transitions, mental health challenges and processes of self-discovery. She creates a calm, non-judgmental environment where people can explore what is happening for them and make sense of painful experiences. She also identifies as LGBTQ+ friendly and aims to offer an inclusive space for diverse identities and backgrounds.
Trained primarily in Person-Centred practice, Emily integrates other therapeutic ideas such as eco therapy, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and creative therapeutic methods into sessions when these fit a client’s needs. Her experience spans work with depression, borderline personality presentations, anxiety, autism and attention difference diagnoses, childhood trauma, self-harm, grief and loss, sexuality and relationship difficulties, domestic violence and sexual trauma, frontline NHS burnout, motherhood challenges and issues around identity and isolation.
Emily encourages exploration at the client’s pace and listens for the personal meaning behind symptoms and behaviours, helping people to find clearer direction and greater self-understanding. She also notes registration under the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and alignment with GDPR practices in handling client information.
Emily is committed to supporting people through difficult transitions, mental health challenges and processes of self-discovery. She creates a calm, non-judgmental environment where people can explore what is happening for them and make sense of painful experiences. She also identifies as LGBTQ+ friendly and aims to offer an inclusive space for diverse identities and backgrounds.
Trained primarily in Person-Centred practice, Emily integrates other therapeutic ideas such as eco therapy, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and creative therapeutic methods into sessions when these fit a client’s needs. Her experience spans work with depression, borderline personality presentations, anxiety, autism and attention difference diagnoses, childhood trauma, self-harm, grief and loss, sexuality and relationship difficulties, domestic violence and sexual trauma, frontline NHS burnout, motherhood challenges and issues around identity and isolation.
Emily encourages exploration at the client’s pace and listens for the personal meaning behind symptoms and behaviours, helping people to find clearer direction and greater self-understanding. She also notes registration under the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and alignment with GDPR practices in handling client information.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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?
Emily Smith has three years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life issues.
Is Emily Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Emily Smith is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which is a professional organisation that sets standards and a code of ethics for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Emily Smith provide therapy?
Emily Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Emily Smith located?
Emily Smith is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Emily Smith as my therapist?
Clients can work with Emily Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emily Smith work with international clients?
Emily Smith 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 a client's 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 straightforward. Clients click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions
Emily commonly draws on Client-Centred therapy, Attachment-Based therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her online work. Client-Centred therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work - it is helpful for issues like self-esteem, stress and general life transitions. Attachment-Based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses, making it useful for abandonment concerns, attachment issues and recurring relationship struggles. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness and reducing impulsive behaviours, and can support people dealing with anxiety, trauma-related emotions or difficulties with emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emily works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as the work unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or health commitments. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and consistency while preserving a therapeutic relationship with an experienced practitioner.