Welcome
I'm Emily (she/her), an integrative therapist and bereavement counsellor (MBACP), based in London.
I work 1-1 with adults (18+) and I provide open-ended therapy for individuals experiencing common mental-health problems including: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relational issues, loss and grief.
I am here to help you get to know yourself and explore the ways in which you exist within and relate to the world around you. I offer a welcoming and compassionate environment where you can feel seen, heard and accepted as yourself. Together, we can explore the reasons that brought you to therapy and begin to unpack your current and historical behavioural patterns and thought processes.
Working With Me
I truly believe that a safe therapeutic relationship can be a catalyst for healing and that the power of human connection should never be underestimated. Whilst I have a special interest in bereavement, grief and loss; people come to me for help with a wide range of issues and my integrative training means I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to best suit the needs of my clients. I may integrate theory and tools from these approaches into the work, but my focus will be on building a safe and containing therapeutic relationship.
The three main approaches I integrate into my practice are:
Attachment Theory
This explores how people form emotional bonds, especially with their primary caregivers during infancy and how this can influence their relationships as adults.
Polyvagal
Theory
Polyvagal Theory
This is a somatic practice theory that looks at how the nervous system influences emotion regulation, social connection and fear responses.
Existential Psychotherapy
This uses philosophical ideas to help people understand their place in the world. It focuses on the human condition and the choices people make about how they live their lives.
What areas can counselling help with?
Therapy is not just for individuals who are struggling, but for those who want to improve their general wellbeing and lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
It gives you the opportunity to cultivate your relationship with yourself and develop inner resources that will help you feel better equipped to navigate life.
I help people with a wide range of issues including:
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Addiction problems
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Difficulties at work or in retirement
- Eco-anxiety
- Grief, loss or bereavement
- Issues relating to sexuality
- Loneliness
- Low self-esteem
- Neurodiversity-related issues
- Panic attacks
- Problems with family or school life
- Relationship problems
- Suicidal thoughts
- Suicide bereavement
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
~ Counselling is not about giving you solutions or advice, instead the aim is to empower you to make your own choices and changes in order to lead a healthy and fulfilling life ~
Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an introductory call.
I offer a free 20-minute phone conversation to help you decide if therapy is for you. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
You can also email me directly at: therapywithemily.london@gmail.com
In your message, please introduce yourself and include any information you would like to discuss.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential using secure phone and email services.
I look forward to hearing from you.