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Emma Kennedy, BACP

Emma Kennedy offers calm, practical support for people facing addiction, trauma and painful relationship issues.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
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About Emma

Emma Kennedy offers calm, practical support for people facing addiction, trauma and painful relationship issues. She introduces herself in plain terms and aims to make the first steps easier. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, so people can talk about difficult experiences without jargon.

Emma has 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She prefers to shape sessions around each person’s needs, helping them set short term goals and manageable next steps.

Background and approach

In sessions she focuses on listening carefully and responding with sensitivity. Conversations are patient and paced to suit the person in front of her. Practical strategies and emotional processing are balanced according to what the client needs that week.

Emma draws on a mix of methods, including trauma-focused ways of working, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred practice. These tools can help with panic attacks, isolation, attachment or abandonment worries, and the long tail of post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, communication difficulties and the life changes that come with loss or new responsibilities.

Emma encourages small, realistic changes that build confidence over time. To begin she asks people to describe their priorities and together they agree a plan of work. Sessions aim to be clear and humane, with progress checked regularly so the plan stays relevant.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	342321	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Emma lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Emma names

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Approaches that suit online therapy

Emma blends trauma-focused work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred principles. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process past harm and reduce its impact on day-to-day life through paced, structured conversations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills for noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. Client-centred therapy provides a respectful, non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows their concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning means the focus can change as progress is made and new issues arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, homework and ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible so it can fit around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the therapeutic aims clear and focused.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Emma commonly help with?

She helps people with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, attachment and abandonment issues, isolation and caregiver stress.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions blend client-centred listening with practical strategies. Approaches used include trauma-focused work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).

How much experience does the therapist have?

Emma has 13 years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom. That experience informs a pragmatic and compassionate way of working.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both UK-based and international clients.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Emma?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.