Emma Marsh, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for life’s difficult stories
Details
| Name | Emma Marsh |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Emma
Emma Marsh is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting worries and career changes. Emma has 11 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Emma keeps sessions straightforward and non-judgemental. She aims to make it easier to say what is on your mind.
Background and approach
Meetings focus on practical steps and on understanding the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. Her approach blends narrative work with attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. That means she helps people notice the stories that shape their choices, and how early relationships affect current patterns.
She uses simple tools from cognitive behavioural ideas and dialectical work when that fits the issue. Emma is used to talking about complex problems in plain language. She will listen first, then help you try small changes.
Sessions can cover coping skills, communication practice, and ways to manage strong emotions or difficult memories. People who choose Emma are often looking for a steady, practical counsellor who will help them make sense of painful experiences. If you want clear, calm guidance and a collaborative pace, she may be a good match.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Emma works with, alongside the areas below.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Emma among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Emma among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Emma among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Emma among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Emma among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Emma among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Emma directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Emma directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Emma’s approaches work online
Emma often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people see the stories that shape their choices. Narrative work makes it easier to spot repeating patterns and reframe unhelpful plots in relationships and self-view. It can be useful for concerns like identity, trauma and recurring relationship problems.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early bonds influence current reactions. This can help when trust, intimacy or fear of abandonment are causing distress. Client-Centred Therapy is part of her approach too, which means sessions focus on the person’s own pace and priorities and on being listened to without judgement.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in as therapy progresses and adapts techniques based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practising communication. Phone calls work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can suit people who prefer to type, want quick exchanges, or need support between longer sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Emma support?
Emma works with many issues including relationships, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD. She also supports people with grief, addictions, parenting stress, eating and sleeping difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on listening, exploring personal stories, and finding practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Emma has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Emma?
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