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Emma Firth, BACP

Emma Firth is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the UK.

About Emma

Emma Firth is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the UK. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and major life changes. She also supports those coping with the effects of trauma and abuse and those struggling with sleep, eating or intimacy-related concerns.

Before her current work she used counselling skills as a Speech and Language Therapist within the NHS. She also continues to work part time for a charity that supports survivors of abuse.

Background and approach

This background gives her experience with practical, everyday challenges people face when they are trying to move forward. In sessions she aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations and any plan are tailored to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

The focus is on small steps that build confidence and clearer choices. Emma draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues such as depression, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and relationship or communication problems. She pays attention to how past attachment or abandonment experiences affect current trust and intimacy.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative process. Emma will listen to what matters most, set practical goals together, and adjust the pace to suit each person’s situation and energy levels.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	267238	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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Somatization
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build alternative ways of responding to stress and anxiety; it supports clearer decisions and calmer day-to-day coping. Another approach Emma uses concentrates on processing the impact of trauma and abuse in a paced way, helping people make sense of past experiences and reduce their hold on current relationships.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Emma will listen to what matters most, discuss options, and suggest a path that fits the client’s goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the approach as needed so work stays useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more personal interaction helps. Phone sessions can fit around work or low-bandwidth situations. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Emma commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Emma uses practical, evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions focused on small, achievable steps tailored to each person.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has six years of professional counselling experience and previous work as a Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as her professional registration.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

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

What do I do to begin therapy?

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