- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Emma
Emma Firth is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She worked previously as a speech and language therapist for the NHS and continues part time with a charity supporting survivors of abuse. Emma works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and grief.
She also supports people facing intimacy-related worries, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas she commonly addresses include abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress and chronic health challenges. Emma aims to adapt conversations and the plan of work to each person's situation.
Her practice grew from clinical roles in health and charity settings, so sessions tend to be practical and focused. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what feels stuck and find manageable steps forward. Sessions will look at thoughts, feelings and patterns in relationships as relevant to the issue at hand.
Emma emphasises respect and sensitivity in how she works. She uses her background supporting survivors of abuse when trauma has played a part in someone's life. Discussions may cover coping strategies, ways to strengthen self-esteem, and tools for handling stress and difficult emotions.
For those considering starting, Emma asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work. One approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that keep stress and low mood active; this helps when anxiety, depression or self-critical thinking get in the way of daily life. Another strand of work draws on trauma-informed ways of meeting people who have experienced abuse, attending to safety, pacing and grounding as needed to manage distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with the client to see which methods suit the person's goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as understanding grows. The emphasis is on clear steps and practical skills as well as talking about underlying issues.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of working online, and Emma will discuss what will work best for arranging sessions and making them useful for the person.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship problems, grief and related concerns such as eating and sleeping issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and conversational, using evidence-based techniques to look at thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience and has previously worked as a speech and language therapist in the NHS.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.