Emma Spick, BACP

Emma Spick welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss or big life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients slow down, find words for difficult feelings and make sense of what matters next. Emma holds a warm, non-judgemental stance aimed at helping people reconnect with their own voice.

Emma is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, having completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2022. She brings four years of practice experience to sessions and commonly supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, mood difficulties and challenges linked to ageing.

Her work is largely person-centred. That means she treats the client as the expert on their own life and gives space for them to explore solutions that fit. When helpful, she draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to respond to specific needs.

In sessions she aims to make things straightforward. Conversations move at the client’s pace, focusing on what feels most pressing right now and on practical ways to manage anxiety, shame or low confidence. She also supports people working through post-traumatic stress and complex feelings after loss.

Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in respect, helping people take small, steady steps toward feeling more settled.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Emma uses person-centred work as a foundation, which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own answers. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low confidence and life transitions where being heard helps clarify next steps.

She also integrates other evidence-based therapeutic techniques when they match a person’s needs. These approaches tend to offer practical tools for managing strong emotions, building coping skills and addressing trauma-related symptoms in a step-by-step way.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and together they will try methods that fit the person’s situation. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan stays relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or moments when writing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy around work, care responsibilities and daily routines.