- Client-centred focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Practical goals
About Emma
Emma Harratt is a counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with motivation, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and she aims to meet each person with respect and compassion.
Her approach is flexible and tailored to the individual. She listens first and adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs at the time. That might involve looking at life patterns, practical steps for change, or ways to manage stress and low mood.
Emma draws on client-centred work to make sessions focused on the person’s experience. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants clearer reasons and practical steps to change behaviour.
She has supported people with anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and grief. Additional areas she works with include codependency, relationship and communication problems, fertility concerns and issues common in young adults.
Sessions are shaped around what a person brings each week. Emma emphasises straightforward conversation, practical ideas, and small, manageable goals. She encourages people to take the next step when they are ready and to set the pace that suits them.
How Emma's approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of each session, with the counsellor following their lead and responding to what matters most that day. This approach helps when someone needs a space to talk things through and to have their experiences heard without judgement.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings in the moment. It can help reduce reactivity to stress and support people who struggle with anxiety, low mood or overwhelming emotions.
Motivational interviewing helps when change feels difficult or uncertain. It focuses on identifying what matters to the person, exploring ambivalence and building practical next steps that feel achievable.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how different methods might help, and then adapt the style over time as needs change. This is a collaborative process aiming to find what fits best for each person.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are set by the counsellor's current practice. Online working can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity when life events make in-person meetings harder to arrange.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Issues commonly addressed include low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas listed are codependency, relationship communication, fertility concerns and young adult issues.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Emma works in a client-centred way, listening first and adapting the conversation to the person's needs. She blends practical ideas with reflective discussion to help people move forward.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does the counsellor hold and where are they based?
The counsellor holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.