- Person-centred
- Practical tools
- Meaning-focused
About Emma
Emma Farrimond is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She works with those coping with grief, relationship strain and life changes. Emma also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, sleeping problems, anger and career concerns.
Emma brings 14 years of practice experience in the UK. She has worked in employee assistance programmes and in voluntary sector roles, including bereavement and domestic violence services. She set up and ran a SureStart counselling service for parents and carers of young children and has operated a private practice since 2014.
Her way of working is practical and person-focused. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals. She uses client-centred listening alongside structured tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused methods to help people spot patterns and try small changes.
Emma also draws on existential ideas when people are weighing life purpose or facing big transitions. This can help when worries link to meaning, identity or difficult choices. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion throughout the process.
Emma holds BACP registration and a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy, plus postgraduate diplomas in Professional Counselling (Integrative) and Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology. She speaks English and works from the United Kingdom.
Approaches you might use online and why they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience without judgement. It helps people who need space to be heard and to build self-trust before making changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and how they interact. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful patterns by trying small, practical changes.
Existential Therapy helps when worries are tied to meaning, identity or major life decisions. It supports people who are reflecting on life purpose or facing big transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That could mean blending listening-based and structured techniques and adjusting the plan as you progress.
Please confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid needing camera use if that helps you engage. Registered or accredited professionals often find this flexibility helps people keep therapy consistent alongside work and family commitments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Emma commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, along with grief, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques to make sessions practical and tailored to your aims.
What is her professional background?
Emma has 14 years of professional experience including employee assistance counselling, voluntary sector bereavement and domestic violence work, and running a private practice since 2014.
What credentials and base location does she have?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions booked and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Emma?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.