Emma Hargreaves, BACP
Emma Hargreaves is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience and a caring approach.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Emma
Emma Hargreaves is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience and a caring approach. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and parenting strains. Emma aims to make therapy feel straightforward and manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Her practice focuses on practical conversations that help people make sense of what they are feeling. She pays attention to everyday pressures such as self-esteem, motivation and life transitions.
Background and approach
Emma listens without judgement and works at a pace the client finds comfortable. She also helps people facing more specific difficulties such as addiction concerns, communication problems, control issues and problems linked to isolation or midlife change. Autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality traits and co-morbidity are additional areas she can address with clients.
The aim is to untangle immediate concerns and set small, realistic goals. Sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and are adapted to each person’s needs. Emma emphasises collaboration and practical strategies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Her style is warm, direct and focused on helping people regain confidence and coping ability. Contact begins online by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a time that suits you. Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different routines and preferences.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410409 | March 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
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree what feels most helpful. Decisions are made together, based on needs, goals and personal preferences, and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make access easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments while keeping a steady path of support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Emma help with?
Emma supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and parenting challenges, and also works on self-esteem, motivation and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on listening, understanding and setting small, achievable goals that fit each person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
Emma has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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