Who I am

Hi, I’m Emma a qualified person-centred counsellor and supervisor, that means I work in a way that’s genuine, grounded, and honest. I qualified as a counsellor in 2011 and I have 9 years experience working as a school based counsellor with both secondary and primary aged children.  I have provided telephone counselling to family carers to support them with their caring responsibilities and the impact that can have. I have also worked with adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse at a Sexual Assualt Refferral Centre (SARC).  Across my career I have had the privilage of working with hundreds of clients and a variety of issues, in that time I have developed a special interest in working with individuals bereaved by suicide and the complexities around that. 

Counselling is a role that comes naturally to me. I’ve always been someone who people turn to for support, and I’m drawn to people whether that is people watching whilst out and about, watching reality TV (much to my husbands dismay!) or popping to the shops and hearing the check out assistants life story. People facinate me and I am so honoured and privilaged that people choose to trust me in their most vulnerable, stuck or lost moments.  I have been asked by clients "what did you think of me at the start?" my answer is always the same I have the greatest respect for anyone who can look at their life and decide they want to make changes. 

The best part of my role is to witness the growth my incredible clients make, it is amazing to be by your side as you celebrate your wins no matter how big or small