- Client-Centred
- CBT techniques
- Short-term support
About Emma
Emma Farrimond is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger and relationship problems. Emma also helps with workplace pressures, sleep problems and coping with life changes.
She has worked across private and voluntary sectors, including Employee Assistance Programme counselling and third sector organisations. Emma set up a SureStart counselling service for parents and carers of young children and has run a private practice since 2014. Her background includes support for bereavement and domestic violence contexts.
Emma uses straightforward talk-based work and practical tools to help people feel less overwhelmed. She draws on client-centred ways of working to keep sessions focused on the client’s concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new coping steps.
Sessions often cover decision-making, time management and ways to build motivation and confidence. She also offers space to discuss chronic pain, illness or disability and related emotional strain. Emma’s approach aims to be respectful and sensibly paced so people can try new strategies without feeling rushed.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Philosophy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Counselling, and a recent Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology. Emma works in English and does not take international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed before scheduling a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s concerns so they can articulate what matters most and set their own goals. It suits people who want a straightforward space to talk and be heard.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It offers practical steps to test unhelpful thinking, try different responses and reduce the immediate intensity of anger or anxiety.
Existential and solution-focused ideas may be drawn on to look at values, meaning or quick problem-solving steps when those are helpful for day-to-day coping.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around work, health commitments and family life. They also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day or times when being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in person to a remote setting to help clients practise coping strategies between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people experiencing anger related to relationships, work frustration, resentment and living with someone else’s anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and solution-focused steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has 14 years of professional experience, including private practice work since 2014 and roles in EAP and voluntary services.
What professional registration does she hold?
She is MBACP registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.