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Emma Fleming

Therapist

Emma Fleming

BACP

United Kingdom · 6+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for life’s pressures

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Step 1

  • Practical coping strategies
  • Work on relationships
  • Support after trauma

About Emma

Emma Fleming is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She uses a calm, direct style to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She also supports those working through grief, recovery from abuse, and issues around identity and discrimination.

Her sessions aim to be straightforward and non-judgemental. Emma encourages people to talk about what matters most and to set practical, manageable goals. She focuses on helping clients find ways to cope with daily pressures and to rebuild confidence after difficult events.

Emma has worked with people affected by domestic violence and discrimination, and with those navigating family conflict and parenting strains. She draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. This keeps the work flexible and focused on what helps in day-to-day life.

Her training is recorded with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is listed as her professional credential. Sessions are carried out in English, and she accepts international clients through the service.

To begin, clients follow the site sign-up process, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions according to Emma’s schedule. She aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for people who may be feeling uncertain about starting therapy.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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How Emma’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values and small actions that create a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others, often useful for relationship and intimacy issues. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering empathetic listening and support so people can find their own solutions and sense of direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That might mean trying different techniques over time and tailoring sessions to what feels most helpful.

The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can also make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can suit people managing caregiving duties, work breaks or mobility challenges, and it keeps the focus on practical steps you can use between sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Emma help with?

Emma works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and a range of other concerns listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a straightforward, non-judgemental approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions blend talking with goal-setting to help with everyday functioning.

How much experience does she have?

Emma has six years of professional practice supporting people with issues such as domestic violence recovery, discrimination, parenting strain and bereavement.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Her listed credential is BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients through the service.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options such as video or phone when you book.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Emma?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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