- Anger management
- Trauma work
- Client-centred approach
About Emma
Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional experience and helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger.
She works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She treats the client as the expert in their own story and uses that view to guide conversations. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and practial steps to try between meetings.
Emma uses a mix of approaches that suit different difficulties. She draws on client-centred methods to build clarity and on trauma-informed tools when past hurt is getting in the way. She also offers EMDR and hypnotherapy as options for people who want those methods explored with professional guidance.
People who come for help might want to manage day-to-day anger, reduce resentment that builds over time, cope better at work, or respond differently in close relationships. Emma helps people talk through triggers, practise new responses and plan realistic changes that fit everyday life.
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions focus on clear aims, short-term strategies and checking what does and does not work. She encourages people to notice progress in small steps and to adjust approaches as needed.
Approaches used online and how they fit
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping people make their own decisions. Online sessions using this approach are often about building clarity, spotting unhelpful patterns and planning small, practical steps to try between meetings.EMDR is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. Online EMDR sessions typically involve guided attention techniques and careful pacing to work through targeted memories or triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help choose methods that match a client's goals, history and comfort level. This is a collaborative process and may include trying one method then adjusting if needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work with a therapist from another location, while the therapist helps plan practical steps that fit everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a client-centred way, treating the person as the expert of their story and focusing on practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted according to the profile, and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.