- Builds on strengths
- Trauma-informed care
- BACP registered
About Emma
Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works with issues such as addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and career or life changes. Emma uses a straightforward, person-focused style and encourages people to notice their strengths as they work through hard moments.
She has three years of professional experience and holds registration with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. Emma believes clients are the experts in their own lives, and she builds on what already works while gently exploring what gets in the way.
Her approach is practical and calm. Sessions focus on talking things through, developing coping skills, and trying techniques that match each persons needs. Emma also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm affects day-to-day life.
Emma lists additional interests in adoption and foster care, abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress among other areas. She aims to make the process understandable, breaking down steps so people feel less overwhelmed and more able to take the next step.
Taking the first step can feel difficult, and Emma frames that step as part of a longer, collaborative process. She encourages people to notice small changes and to move at a pace that feels manageable.
How Emmas approaches translate to online work
Emma uses client-centred therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them find their own solutions. It suits people wanting a supportive space to talk through everyday worries and decisions.She also works with trauma-focused therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, for people whose past experiences continue to affect their mood and behaviour. Trauma-focused methods aim to gently process difficult memories and reduce their hold on current life. EMDR uses guided attention and focused processing to help the brain work through distressing experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emma will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and any concerns, and will suggest ways of working that may fit best. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not listed in the original profile, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online or remote work helps fit therapy into a busy routine, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular sessions around work and caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like EMDR and trauma-focused work for remote settings, and Emma discusses what will feel practical for each person before starting.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Emma commonly help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-focused and practical. Emma helps people notice strengths, talks through problems, and introduces techniques that suit each person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
Emma has three years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.