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Emily Smith, BACP

Trauma-informed therapist supporting survivors and relationships
  • Trauma recovery
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support

About Emily Smith

Emily Smith is a United Kingdom credentialed therapist with six years of professional practice, registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specialises in supporting survivors of sexual violence and brings focused experience in working with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and depression. Emily works with both the immediate impacts of distress and the longer-term effects of relational and traumatic experiences such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, and post-traumatic stress.

Her approach recognises that each person knows their own story best; she aims to build on clients' existing strengths and resources while offering compassionate guidance through difficult material. Emily takes time to understand each person's circumstances and priorities, and she collaborates with clients to explore practical and emotional steps forward. Her practice addresses issues from mood and personality disorders to self-harm, body image, and the effects of domestic and sexual abuse, with sensitivity to feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and the search for life purpose.

Emily emphasises a respectful, person-centred way of working that supports people to regain confidence, develop healthier relationships, and manage stress and anxiety more effectively. She aims to create a steady therapeutic process in which clients can begin to address adversities and build toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily Smith have?

Emily Smith has six years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

Is Emily Smith a registered therapist?

Yes. Emily holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Emily Smith provide therapy?

Emily provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Smith located?

Emily is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emily Smith as my therapist?

Clients can work with Emily through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on availability and preference.

Does Emily Smith work with international clients?

Emily Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to trauma and related difficulties. Trauma-focused approaches emphasise gentle processing of distressing experiences and building coping strategies to reduce the ongoing impact of sexual violence, abuse, or other traumatic events, helping clients manage symptoms like intrusive memories, dissociation, and hypervigilance in daily life.

Skills-based approaches focus on practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship strain. These techniques teach emotion regulation, grounding, and communication skills that support improved self-esteem, healthier boundaries, and clearer decision making when facing challenges such as isolation, guilt, or self-harm urges.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Emily works together with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses so it remains responsive to the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with registered professionals and therapists who adapt methods for effective remote delivery.

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