Emily Smith

• Stress and anxiety
• Attachment issues
• Mindfulness practice

About Emily

Emily Smith works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem issues and ADHD using person‑centred counselling and related approaches. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience.

Emily offers a calm, straightforward way of working. Sessions focus on talking through what is most difficult, noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviour, and practising skills that help day to day. She uses client‑centred work as a base and brings in techniques from attachment work, mindfulness, Jungian ideas and elements of dialectical behaviour approaches when helpful.

Many clients come to her feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stressed by life changes, or struggling after traumatic experiences. She also supports people dealing with low self‑esteem, issues around attachment and abandonment, and the practical and emotional effects of chronic illness or caregiving. She can talk about impulses, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose.

In sessions Emily encourages honest conversation about routines, relationships and coping strategies. She helps people try out different ways of responding to stress and notices what works in everyday life. Work may include grounding and mindfulness exercises, thinking about early attachment patterns, and clearer communication practice.

Sessions are carried out in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Emily is registered MBACP, which means she works within the professional standards set out by that body.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment‑based work looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds. Online sessions can use conversation and reflection to identify attachment patterns and try different ways of relating that affect current relationships.

Client‑centred counselling focuses on listening, exploring what matters to the person and following their priorities. In remote sessions this means conversations that aim to clarify feelings, values and next steps without pushing a set agenda.

Mindfulness practice involves simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce stress and increase awareness. These techniques can be taught and practised during remote appointments and then used between sessions to manage symptoms day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emily will discuss options with each person and decide together what methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is assessed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and treatment schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed.

Topics Emily lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Trichotillomania
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Emily

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as a core area of work and is addressed through person‑centred conversations alongside mindfulness and behavioural skills.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her base is person‑centred counselling with use of attachment‑based ideas, mindfulness, Jungian approaches and some dialectical behaviour techniques.

What experience does she have?

She has three years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she a registered counsellor in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she see international clients?

She does not currently accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.