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Emily Smith, BACP

A calm counsellor for anxiety and stress

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Emily

Emily Smith is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem. She also supports people managing ADHD and the daily strain that can follow. Her tone is calm and direct, aimed at people who want to feel steadier and more in control.

Emily uses person-centred ideas alongside other ways of working to suit each person. Sessions focus on clear practical steps and honest conversation.

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Background and approach

She values listening first and helping people notice what matters to them. Her practice draws on approaches that look at how relationships and early bonds shape current feelings. She also uses mindfulness tools to ease anxiety and DBT skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive behaviours.

These methods are woven together to match the needs people bring. Emily has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That membership means she follows that organisation's professional standards and ethical code.

She works with a wide range of concerns including attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video, phone, chat or text messaging. The aim is to make it simple for people to start talking and to find steady ways to cope with what they are facing.

How Emily blends relational and skills-based approaches online

Emily often draws on attachment-based ideas to help people see how early relationships affect current feelings. This approach looks at patterns in how people connect and aims to increase emotional safety and clearer communication.

She also uses client-centred ways of working that put the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. This means the conversation is guided by what matters most to the individual, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection rather than direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is used for emotion regulation and practical skills. DBT can help people manage intense feelings, reduce impulsive actions and improve coping during stressful moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps in practice.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are handy for short check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options let people access therapy from different locations and at different rhythms that suit their life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Emily work with?
She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and ADHD. She also supports issues like attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are grounded and person-centred, with a focus on listening first and then introducing practical tools. Mindfulness and DBT skills may be used to manage emotions and reduce anxiety.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life difficulties.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

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Experience
3 years
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Languages
English

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