Emma Alban, BACP
Experienced Cambridgeshire counsellor and BACP member
- Warm personalised approach
- Integrative humanistic therapy
- 17 years experience
About Emma Alban
Emma Alban is a qualified counsellor based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, with more than 17 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bereavement, career and life transitions, trauma and other diagnosed mental health issues. Emma draws on a long practice history to tailor her work to each person's situation and needs.
Her approach is warm, personalised and interactive, and she places emphasis on treating people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while recognising each person as an individual. Emma combines an integrative, primarily humanistic orientation with conversational therapeutic work, blending person-centred ideas with psychodynamic, existential and solution-focused perspectives to shape how sessions unfold.
Emma is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development in the field. She focuses on creating a collaborative space where clients can explore difficulties and consider new ways forward, offering support and empowerment to those taking steps toward change.
Outside of her clinical work she maintains a musical journal at www.justmusictoday.blogspot.com.
Her approach is warm, personalised and interactive, and she places emphasis on treating people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while recognising each person as an individual. Emma combines an integrative, primarily humanistic orientation with conversational therapeutic work, blending person-centred ideas with psychodynamic, existential and solution-focused perspectives to shape how sessions unfold.
Emma is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development in the field. She focuses on creating a collaborative space where clients can explore difficulties and consider new ways forward, offering support and empowerment to those taking steps toward change.
Outside of her clinical work she maintains a musical journal at www.justmusictoday.blogspot.com.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emma Alban have?
Emma Alban has 17 years of experience as a qualified counsellor.
Is Emma Alban a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Emma Alban provide therapy?
Emma provides therapy in English.
Where is Emma Alban located?
Emma is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Emma Alban as my therapist?
You can work with Emma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma Alban work with international clients?
Emma does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emma Alban 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online session options
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding - this approach supports work on self-esteem, relationship patterns and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns through practical strategies and skills practice - it is commonly used for anxiety, mood difficulties and stress. Existential Therapy explores meaning, values and personal responsibility, helping clients facing big life questions, grief or shifts in identity to clarify what matters and make aligned choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Emma works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, combining elements from different approaches to suit each person’s situation.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments. These formats make it easier for people to access registered professionals from their own setting, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and try different ways of connecting until they find what feels most comfortable.