Emily Whalley, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for life transitions

Attachment focused care
Experience with trauma
BACP registered therapist

About Emily Whalley

Emily Whalley is a UK-registered therapist with three years of clinical experience and a BACP credential, meaning she is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people who feel stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, shame or low mood, and those coping with trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, or major life changes. Her practice also includes support for issues such as addictions, intimacy and commitment concerns, identity and LGBT matters, career uncertainty, and compassion fatigue.

Emily has provided therapy within therapeutic organisations and online for people around the world, including expats, migrants and digital nomads who feel uprooted or disconnected. She offers focused work with individuals managing persistent anxiety - social, general or existential - as well as those navigating depression, low self-worth, overthinking, and survivors of childhood or relational trauma.

Her approach is integrative and relational. Emily draws on existential perspectives to explore meaning and values, psychodynamic ideas to trace how past patterns shape the present, parts work to understand inner conflict, and somatic techniques to reconnect with bodily experience. Central to her practice is the therapeutic relationship as a space for being seen, heard and understood.

Emily aims to help people make sense of their experiences, build emotional resilience, and develop greater self-compassion. She works at a pace set by the person seeking support, focusing on practical coping alongside deeper exploration of attachment, identity and connection.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily Whalley have?

Emily Whalley has three years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Emily Whalley a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP registration, which indicates affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Emily Whalley provide therapy?

Emily provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Whalley located?

Emily is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emily Whalley as my therapist?

You can work with Emily through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily Whalley work with international clients?

Yes, Emily works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Whalley 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, codependency or difficulties forming close relationships to understand relational habits and build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship itself, offering empathic, non-directive support that helps people explore their feelings, clarify values, and regain a stronger sense of self. This approach is useful for those working on self-esteem, identity, and reclaiming their voice. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It can help people facing uncertainty, grief, life transitions or feelings of emptiness to reflect on what matters to them and make values-aligned decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emily collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the focus as therapy unfolds so the process feels tailored and responsive. This is a joint effort aimed at finding practical relief and deeper understanding.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - so people can access support from wherever they are. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or caregiving responsibilities, and allow therapists and registered professionals to maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.

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