Emma Firth, BACP
Emma Firth is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing depression and related difficulties.
About Emma
Emma Firth is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing depression and related difficulties. She draws on six years of professional experience and brings a calm, respectful approach to sessions. Emma aims to create space for people to be heard and to find practical ways forward.
Before focusing on counselling she worked as a speech and language therapist in the NHS. She still works part time for a charity that supports survivors of abuse, which keeps her practice informed by frontline experience.
Background and approach
These roles shaped her practical, down-to-earth style. Emma helps people with stress, anxiety and trauma. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief and changes in life circumstances.
She will listen first and then tailor conversations and plans to what each person needs. Sessions involve talking through difficulties, noticing patterns, and building simple steps to try between meetings. Emma pays attention to how daily routines, sleep and eating can affect mood and coping.
The work is collaborative and paced to suit the individual. Her background in speech and language therapy gives her extra skill in clear communication and helping people find the words they need. The charity role contributes specific experience with abuse and trauma survivors.
Emma uses these combined experiences to support steady, practical progress.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 267238 | May 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Emma works with
Everything Emma lists, 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
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences and needs shape the pathway forward.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can support brief reflections or ongoing check-ins between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Emma commonly help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, along with related issues such as self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
The approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying small changes and building skills that fit everyday life.
What experience does she bring?
Emma has six years of professional counselling experience and previous work as a speech and language therapist in the NHS, plus part-time work with a charity supporting survivors of abuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
How are sessions delivered online?
Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as online formats to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and individual scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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