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Emma Rigg, BACP

Emma Rigg meets people with calm directness.

About Emma

Emma Rigg meets people with calm directness. She explains options in plain language and helps people who are feeling anxious, stressed or low. Emma works with those facing LGBT-related concerns, trauma and major life changes.

She reminds clients they bring strengths to the room and that asking for help is a courageous step. Emma uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's view first. She listens for patterns in relationships and emotions, then gently examines how past attachments shape current reactions.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to name and understand. Her practice is rooted in six years of professional work in the United Kingdom and she holds BACP registration. That background informs a steady, respectful style rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Emma focuses on building trust and on practical ways to cope day to day. Common areas she helps with include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and issues linked to gender and sexuality. She also offers support for problems such as grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness and communication breakdowns.

Emma helps people untangle guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. Emma offers a mix of listening, reflection and straightforward strategies so people can try small changes between meetings.

She works collaboratively to set goals and review progress over time.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395745	February 2027

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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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Ways of working Emma names

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Attachment and person-centred approaches online

Emma uses two main approaches in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's pace; this helps people who need space to make sense of their feelings and to build confidence in their own choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns; this approach can help when past hurt affects trust, closeness or emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emma treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which ideas to try based on your goals, needs and what feels comfortable. She checks in on progress and adjusts direction as required so the plan fits you rather than the other way round.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversational work, phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging make brief check-ins or stepwise work easier and allow contact between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility limits while keeping the focus on steady emotional progress.

Frequently asked

What issues does Emma commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus life changes and related struggles such as isolation and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Emma uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person's perspective and an attachment-based lens to look at relationship patterns and emotional responses.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Emma holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for?

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

What should I do to begin working with Emma?

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