Emily Smith , BACP

Emily Smith is a United Kingdom based therapist with six years of professional experience and membership of the BACP, the professional association for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. She has developed a particular specialism supporting survivors of sexual violence while also working with people facing a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression.

Emily approaches each person as the expert of their own story, believing that individual strengths are central to making change. She takes time to learn about clients as whole people rather than reducing them to a diagnosis, and aims to build a collaborative space where clients can begin to work through the adversities they face. Her practice focuses on helping people understand patterns that keep them stuck, develop practical coping strategies, and rebuild self-trust and confidence as they move forward.

Clients can expect a respectful, empathetic style that prioritises their goals and pace. Emily’s experience with trauma and relationship difficulties informs her work across related issues such as attachment, shame, isolation, and post-traumatic stress, and she brings this background to support people seeking clearer direction and greater emotional resilience.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Emily commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to trauma and its effects, offering focused work to help people process distressing experiences and reduce intrusive symptoms. These approaches aim to help survivors understand how past events influence current feelings and relationships, and to work through those impacts at a manageable pace.

She also employs skills-based strategies that teach practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, mood and self-esteem. These techniques help clients build emotional regulation, increase motivation, and develop healthier coping habits for day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emily works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Emily is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to suit different schedules and comfort levels. Remote work makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing other life commitments, and allows therapy to continue even when in-person meetings are not convenient.