- CBT approaches
- ACT methods
- DBT skills
About Emma
Dr Emma Covernton is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem and motivation, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, addictions, ADHD and mood disorders. She also lists a focus on guilt and shame alongside attachment and abandonment concerns.
Emma tends to keep sessions direct and practical. She helps people talk through difficult memories and unhelpful thinking. She offers clear strategies for everyday problems like sleep, urges, and low mood. She also looks at patterns that keep people feeling stuck, such as avoidance or harsh self-criticism.
Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She uses those methods to work on thoughts, behaviours and skills for managing strong feelings. Internal Family Systems and motivational techniques inform work around values, internal conflicts and making changes that matter to the person.
In appointments she aims for straightforward conversations about what matters most to the client. Practical tools may be suggested between sessions to try out in daily life. The focus is on small, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
Emma has worked in NHS settings for around nine years, carrying out assessment and therapy for a range of difficulties. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, check the current session options offered and the booking process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that reflect those values, while learning to live with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. It can help with persistent guilt, low motivation and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, eating concerns and intrusive self-critical thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviours, and can be helpful for mood swings, strong urges and self-harm risk.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that suit those aims. Sessions are collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation and behavioural change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around daily life, for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions that avoid travel time, or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so therapeutic techniques remain practical and usable between appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
She lists guilt and shame among wider concerns and helps people who are carrying shame about actions, identity, relationships or past events.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical talking therapy methods to look at thoughts and behaviours, and works on skills to reduce self-critical thinking and avoidance.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has nine years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in NHS settings with trauma, eating issues, mood and anxiety problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.