- Integrative approach
- Addiction experience
- Supports codependency
About Emily
Emily Foord is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. She uses an integrative approach and draws on psychological knowledge to help people understand patterns that hold them back. Emily presents herself as collaborative and non-judgemental, and she aims to help clients build self-compassion and resilience.
Emily holds a BSc degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She has six years of professional experience working in addiction and mental health settings, and she has also provided charitable counselling. That background informs her work with issues such as codependency, family of origin problems and addictive behaviours.
In sessions she offers a chance to pause and reflect. Conversations focus on recognising unhelpful habits and practising new ways of coping. Practical skills and gentle reflection are mixed so people can start to make small changes that feel manageable.
Emily has worked in residential addiction and mental health services delivering both group and individual therapy, plus psycho-educational sessions. She also has experience supporting people through life changes, parenting strain, grief and compassion fatigue.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with people across a wide range of concerns including trauma-related issues, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, and intimacy-related difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and Emily accepts international clients, with scheduling arranged through the site.
Evidence-based approaches and online counselling
Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a way that is practical and clear. For example, motivational interviewing helps people who are struggling with addictive behaviours by clarifying personal goals and building motivation for change. Radically open dialectical behavioural approaches focus on learning new social and emotional skills to reduce rigid patterns and isolation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt techniques where needed. This collaborative process helps identify methods that suit the individual's needs and pace.
Session arrangements are not specified in the original profile, so please confirm available online formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to combine sessions with daytime or evening routines, and a tailored plan can be agreed to match practical life demands.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, parenting strain and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and non-judgemental, combining practical skills with reflective conversation to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
What is the counsellor's background and experience?
Emily has six years of professional experience, including work in residential addiction and mental health services and charitable counselling.
What credentials and region does the counsellor have?
She holds a BSc in Psychology, a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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