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Emily Smith, BACP

Emily Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

About Emily

Emily Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has six years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on issues such as body image, attachment and feelings of isolation.

Emily believes each person knows their own story. She listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most to the individual. Sessions aim to build on a person’s strengths and to create practical steps that feel manageable between meetings.

Background and approach

Her practice includes support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse and for people dealing with post-traumatic stress, dissociation or self-harm. She also helps with concerns around control, guilt, shame and life purpose. Conversations are paced to suit the person, with space for emotional processing and for finding useful coping strategies.

Emily works in a straightforward, collaborative way. She helps people name what they are feeling and tries out different ways to reduce distress. The goal is to make change feel realistic, whether that means improving day-to-day mood or working through past hurts.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is part of her professional background and reflects her practice in the UK.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378261	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Emily lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process distress and build coping skills. One approach focuses on helping people tell their story safely and make sense of traumatic memories so those memories become less overwhelming; this approach can help with post-traumatic stress and the emotional impact of abuse. Another approach centres on improving day-to-day mood and confidence by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical actions that change how someone feels and behaves; this can help with anxiety, low mood and self-esteem.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs and preferences and together they will choose or adapt approaches that feel most useful. Progress is reviewed regularly and methods are adjusted to fit changing goals.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face style conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as body image, attachment and isolation.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She listens first and works collaboratively to build on a person’s strengths. Sessions focus on talking through problems and trying practical steps that can ease distress between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with people dealing with a range of emotional and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, by phone, by live chat or by text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.