- Client-centred
- Trauma-aware
- Strengths focused
About Emma
Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She has three years of professional experience and works from the view that each person knows their own story best. Emma encourages small, practical steps and helps build on strengths clients already have.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage feelings day to day. She listens first, then helps people try out different ways to cope and respond. That may include talking things through, learning breathing or grounding techniques, or reflecting on patterns that keep causing pain.
Emma uses client-centred methods that put the person's experience at the centre of the work. She also draws on trauma-focused techniques and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often shortened to EMDR, when appropriate. Hypnotherapy is another option she may use as a tool to support change.
In practice Emma aims for clear, manageable goals. She works collaboratively and checks in about what is helping and what needs to change. People who are nervous about therapy often find the first few sessions are about making a small plan that feels doable.
Her registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, though readers should confirm session arrangements before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Emma uses client-centred work to keep the person’s experience at the heart of the process. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping the client find their own solutions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship issues.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, for processing traumatic memories and distress linked to past events. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the reactions they trigger.
Hypnotherapy is another tool she may offer to support change in habits, reduce anxiety or manage symptoms such as insomnia. In session this can involve guided attention and suggestions to help someone access calmer states and rehearse new ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape the plan and any techniques used.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, readers should confirm which formats are available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt methods for remote work so therapy can still focus on steady, manageable progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Emma focus on?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and various behavioural concerns such as addictions and sleep or eating issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Emma follows a client-centred style that puts the person's experience first, with practical conversations and small steps to change. She aims to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; readers should confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist'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.