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Emma McArthur, BACP

Emma McArthur is a counsellor who draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and person-centred practice to help people move through difficult times.

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About Emma

Emma McArthur is a counsellor who draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and person-centred practice to help people move through difficult times. She works in the United Kingdom and brings three years of clinical experience to her work. Emma is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.

Emma focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress, anxiety, low mood and trauma. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, sleep and eating problems, and changes such as separation or career shifts.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Her way of working centres on listening without judgement and moving at a pace that feels manageable. She helps clients understand how past experiences shape present behaviour, and together they look for small changes that make daily life easier.

The emphasis is on clear, simple tools and gaining awareness of personal strengths. Emma uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside a client-centred stance. That means sessions can include noticing thoughts and feelings, practising new skills, and clarifying values to guide decisions.

Work is collaborative and tailored to what the individual wants to change. People who choose to work with Emma can expect practical focus and steady support. She aims to help clients find clearer ways forward and build coping strategies that fit their life.

The approach is straightforward, empathetic and goal oriented.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397018	September 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues

Ways of working Emma names

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How therapy approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and issues linked to trauma by focusing on what matters to the person and small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, sleep and eating problems, and improving day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the way.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared screen work for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat or text messages let people check in between sessions or use brief written reflection when that fits a schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still working with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Emma work with?

Emma supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as addiction, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood conditions like depression and bipolar.

What is Emma's therapeutic style?

Her practice combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a client-centred approach. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practising skills and clarifying values to guide change.

How much experience does she have?

Emma has three years of clinical experience working in psychological and counselling roles. Her background includes psychoeducational groupwork and cognitive behavioural approaches.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operates from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats does she use?

Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.