BACP

Emma Louise Sharkey , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Emma

Emma Louise Sharkey is a BACP-credentialed therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. Emma emphasizes a strengths-based view, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and bringing that belief into a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Her approach encourages clients to identify and use their existing resources to address what feels most challenging. Emma understands that beginning therapy can take courage, and she invites people to acknowledge that step as a meaningful act of self-care. Those who reach out can expect a respectful, collaborative process aimed at helping them move toward the changes they want. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body associated with her credentials.

Approaches for Online Healing and Trauma Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the client leads conversations and sets goals. This approach helps people who need an empathetic, accepting environment to explore feelings, build confidence, and strengthen self-understanding.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method that works with distressing memories and the emotions tied to them. EMDR can be used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and support recovery from past events through guided processing techniques.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates specifically on the impact of traumatic experiences and on developing coping strategies and resilience. It aims to help people make sense of traumatic events and to support practical steps toward improved functioning and emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emma collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt techniques as the work progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from different locations via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or other commitments while receiving consistent therapeutic support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emma Louise Sharkey have?

Emma Louise Sharkey has three years of professional experience.

Is Emma Louise Sharkey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP credentials (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Emma Louise Sharkey provide therapy?

Emma provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Louise Sharkey located?

Emma is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Louise Sharkey as my therapist?

You can work with Emma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emma Louise Sharkey work with international clients?

Yes, Emma works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Louise Sharkey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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