Emma James, BACP
Emma James is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +19 more
About Emma
Emma James is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and depression. She works with individuals and couples to talk through difficult feelings and day-to-day struggles. Emma aims to offer a calm, impartial space where people can think about past experiences and current challenges without judgement.
She draws on a background in psychology and a decade of experience in mental health. Her training includes a BSc in Psychology and study on a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited diploma, and she is a Professional Accredited Member of the BACP.
Background and approach
Emma also has experience working within the NHS wellbeing service, providing short-term counselling through IAPT. Emma uses approaches that focus on attachment, past experience and trauma. She blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic exploration and trauma-focused techniques.
She has completed an EMDR module and additional training such as Rewind Therapy, and she offers couples counselling when relationship issues are central. Sessions are practical and conversational. Emma helps people identify patterns, try new ways of relating, and develop coping strategies for emotional overwhelm.
She pays attention to how early experiences shape current reactions and to steps that can reduce anxiety and low mood. People choose Emma for clear, steady support when life feels stuck or painful. She works in ways that suit each person, helping them find options for change and clearer next steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 155179 | July 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
Approaches Emma lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emma will listen to what matters to you and discuss which methods might help most. She works collaboratively, adjusting style and pace according to your needs and goals so you feel more comfortable with each step.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video can support deeper conversation and visual connection, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging works well for shorter reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Emma help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, among other issues such as trauma, addictions and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Emma takes a calm, client-centred approach. Sessions are conversational and focus on understanding patterns, feelings and practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in mental health, including time providing short-term counselling within the NHS wellbeing service (IAPT).
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Professional Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.
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