Emma Wilson , BACP

Emma Wilson is a UK-based integrative counsellor who combines professional training with lived experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings four years of counselling experience alongside a longer background of 15 years in supportive roles within the NHS and higher education, offering a practical and empathetic perspective to therapeutic work.

Emma works in an approachable, non-judgmental way and aims to help people develop resilience, healthier habits, and better balance across work, relationships, and self-care. She provides both general counselling for everyday life stressors and focused support for eating-related difficulties and emotional eating. Please note she is unable to work online with anyone who has a BMI of 18 or under or with individuals who present with anorexic behaviours or thoughts.

As someone with lived experience of neurodiversity, Emma brings an informed and understanding manner to sessions, ensuring people feel heard and respected. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers remote appointments by video call, telephone, and live messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

Approach-driven online therapy with flexible session options

Emma commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and helps people explore their feelings at their own pace - it is often used for stress, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many eating-related issues. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative style that supports people to find their own motivation for change and is helpful when someone feels uncertain or stuck about making changes.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Emma works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods to find the best fit together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and accessibility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and work with a licensed professional in ways that fit everyday life.