Emma Donnelly, BACP
Emma Donnelly is a counsellor who combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a warm, respectful approach.
About Emma
Emma Donnelly is a counsellor who combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a warm, respectful approach. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. Emma talks plainly and listens carefully so people can make sense of difficult moments and find steps forward.
She helps people who are struggling with relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss, and parenting pressures.
Background and approach
She also supports those finding concentration or memory hard, and people navigating ADHD-related challenges. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and trying small, useful changes. Emma is studying towards a Master of Science in Psychology.
That study informs her thinking and helps keep her practice grounded in current ideas about how people change. Her prior work has given her experience with issues such as attachment, blended family difficulties, separation and divorce, substance concerns, and trauma. In conversation she centres the person's own knowledge of their story and looks for strengths to build on.
Sessions are straightforward: noticing patterns, testing new ways of responding, and agreeing what to try between meetings. She aims to create a space where practical steps and emotional support sit side by side. Emma offers sessions in English and works with clients based in the United Kingdom.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, helping people take manageable steps when life feels overwhelming.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406579 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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 Emma lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Emma uses a blend of evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and testing new responses. One approach involves helping people spot unhelpful relationship and thinking patterns, then practising small changes between sessions to see what helps. This is useful for relationship tension, parenting problems, panic and mood shifts. Another strand focuses on coping with loss and trauma by slowly processing difficult memories and building ways to manage strong emotions, which can help with grief, post-traumatic stress, and postpartum difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and daily life together to decide what to try first. That means sessions are tailored, reviewed regularly, and adjusted if something isn’t working for you.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues; phone work can fit into a short break or suit lower bandwidth; live chat and messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing reflection easier. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Emma help with?
She supports people with relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and ADHD-related concentration issues. Other areas include attachment, separation, trauma, and substance concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques to notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to achieve.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in counselling settings. She is also studying towards an MSc in Psychology which informs her practice.
What credentials and location are associated with this counsellor?
Emma is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does the subscription and getting started process work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are handled through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.