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Emma Farrimond, BACP

Emma Farrimond is a counsellor who aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting.

About Emma

Emma Farrimond is a counsellor who aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting. She speaks plainly and listens carefully, helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, grief or life changes. She supports those struggling with stress, low self-esteem, sleep problems and relationship difficulties.

Emma works with people managing long-term health issues and those wrestling with career decisions or feelings of emptiness. She has 14 years of practical experience in counselling across different settings.

Background and approach

Her background includes workplace Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) work and roles in voluntary organisations focused on bereavement and domestic violence. She also established a counselling service for parents and carers of young children and has run a independent practice since 2014. Emma uses straightforward, collaborative conversations to help clients identify small, workable steps.

She draws on client-centred ways of working to follow what matters to each individual, and on cognitive-behavioural ideas to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals. Her approach is tailored to each person.

Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clearer decision-making and rebuilding confidence. Emma treats people with sensitivity and respect, and she adapts the pace to what feels manageable. Emma is MBACP registered, with a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy and postgraduate diplomas in Professional Counselling and Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology.

She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	51907	July 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

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Approaches for online counselling and practical change

Emma blends client-centred work and cognitive-behavioural methods in online sessions. Client-centred therapy means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection to help people understand their own choices and feelings. Cognitive-behavioural ideas focus on spotting patterns of thinking and trying small experiments to change unwanted behaviours or low moods, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss goals, try different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process that adapts over time as needs and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text sessions suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options support regular contact and make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family and health commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues can be brought to sessions?

Emma works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing chronic illness, career uncertainty and difficulties with self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on listening first and then setting practical steps. The work blends client-centred conversation with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

How long has she been practising?

She has 14 years of professional counselling experience, including workplace EAP roles, voluntary sector work and running a independent practice since 2014.

Where does she practise and what credentials does she hold?

Emma practises in the United Kingdom and is MBACP registered. Her academic background includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy and postgraduate diplomas.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Emma does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.