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Emma Louise Sharkey, BACP

Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Emma

Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works with people on a range of concerns including addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, and challenges tied to career and parenting. Emma holds BACP registration and has three years of professional experience.

Her approach starts from the idea that each person knows their life best.

Background and approach

She listens without judgement and helps people notice their strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Emma avoids jargon and keeps conversations straightforward and direct.

Emma uses trauma-focused methods alongside client-centred work. That means she pays attention to your experience of past harm and also follows your priorities each week. She draws on EMDR and hypnotherapy where these may fit the issue being addressed.

Sessions are shaped around what the client needs rather than a fixed programme. People often come for help after stressful life events, relationship breakdowns, or when symptoms like anxiety or low mood make day-to-day tasks harder. Emma can support work on coping strategies, building confidence, and managing unhelpful patterns such as addiction or avoidance.

She helps people set realistic goals and notice small gains. If someone is new to counselling, Emma offers clear explanations of what to expect in a first session and how therapy might progress. She encourages people to take the pace that suits them and reviews goals regularly.

The emphasis is on steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413369	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Emma names

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How Emmas approaches work online

Emma blends trauma-focused therapy with client-centred work to help people process difficult experiences and make practical changes. Trauma-focused therapy pays attention to how past harm affects thoughts, feelings and daily routines and can help when flashbacks, avoidance or strong emotional reactions are a problem. Client-centred therapy involves listening carefully and following the persons priorities, helping them build confidence and draw on their own strengths.

Emma may also use EMDR techniques when appropriate. EMDR involves guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation alongside talking about distressing memories to reduce their intensity. It is often used for trauma-related symptoms and intrusive memories. Together these approaches give options for both exploring what happened and focusing on current coping and goals. Choosing the right mix is collaborative - she will discuss options and tailor sessions to the clients needs, preferences and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text messaging is useful for shorter check-ins, reflections between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and location while keeping the therapeutic work consistent.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Emma help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression. Her work also covers addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues and life changes such as divorce or career shifts.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Emma follows a client-centred style that keeps the persons goals central. She listens, helps identify strengths and offers practical steps to make everyday life easier.

What is her professional background?

Emma has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice includes supporting people through trauma-related concerns and mood difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and Emma accepts international clients for online work.

Which session formats does she use?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and services 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapists availability.