- DBT informed methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Creative approaches
About Emma
Emma Barty is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has nine years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and mood concerns, and helps people carrying guilt and shame. She also supports people with ADHD, autism spectrum issues, trauma and abuse, and life changes.
Her approach is practical and varied. Sessions can include talking therapy alongside creative tasks such as art, play, movement and guided imagery. Emma uses mindfulness techniques, elements drawn from dialectical behaviour therapy and somatic work to help people notice thoughts, feelings and bodily responses.
Emma has worked with organisations including national bereavement and mental health charities and has experience with bereavement, bullying and long-term health conditions. That background informs how she frames conversations about loss, grief and ongoing life stressors.
First sessions focus on why someone is seeking counselling and what they want to achieve. She asks a few questions to check fit, then discusses practicalities such as session length, times and fees. There is routine supervision as part of her practice.
In ongoing work she keeps conversations active and collaborative. Meetings may involve reflective talking, image-making, movement or simple body-based exercises. The aim is to find ways of engaging with guilt, shame and other painful feelings so those experiences become more manageable day to day.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emma uses client-centred ways of working that focus on the person's priorities and immediate concerns. That approach means sessions often start with what feels most pressing that week and use practical conversation and reflection to clarify next steps.She also draws on dialectical behaviour therapy ideas, teaching specific skills for managing intense emotions and reducing overwhelm. Those skills can be practised in sessions and then reviewed between meetings to see what helps in everyday life.
Mindfulness methods are used to build present-moment noticing and simple breathing or body awareness exercises. These techniques are useful for stress, anxiety and for calming strong feelings tied to guilt and shame.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what is helpful and adjust the plan together, based on goals and preferences rather than a fixed programme.
The original biography mentions online and telephone counselling, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Telephone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferable.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression and mood disorders, and supports people dealing with guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She combines talking with mindfulness, somatic techniques and creative activities to help people notice and respond differently to shame.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years' experience and has worked with bereavement services and mental health charities.
What are her credentials 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?
She accepts clients internationally and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography mentions online and telephone counselling; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.