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Emma Barnes, NCPS

Experienced integrative counsellor for identity and relationships
  • LGBT and identity support
  • Trauma and PTSD care
  • Family and relationship work

About Emma Barnes

Emma Barnes is an accredited professional in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience as an integrative counsellor. She offers a flexible, person-focused approach that draws on multiple therapeutic traditions so people can choose how they want to work through their experiences. Emma works extensively with individuals exploring identity and sexual orientation, and she has a strong commitment to supporting clients from the queer community, including transgender and non-binary people.

Her practice includes work with trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, alongside common concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety. Emma creates a gentle, nonjudgmental space where people can share difficult memories and feelings while being supported to make sense of them. She also specialises in family and relationship dynamics, helping clients examine how patterns from their family of origin influence current partnerships, blended family situations and parenting roles.

Emma believes that each person is the expert on their own story and that strengths already present can guide healing and change. She integrates existential and Jungian ideas, including symbolic work with dreams and imagery, when useful, and blends these with client-centered listening and psychodynamic understanding. Holding the NCPS credential, which indicates recognised professional accreditation, she offers experienced, compassionate support and gentle challenge to encourage growth and deeper self-understanding.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emma Barnes have?

Emma Barnes has 16 years of therapy experience.

Is Emma Barnes a registered therapist?

Yes. Emma Barnes holds the NCPS credential, which indicates recognised professional accreditation.

In which languages does Emma Barnes provide therapy?

Emma Barnes provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Barnes located?

Emma Barnes is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Barnes as my therapist?

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

Does Emma Barnes work with international clients?

Yes, Emma Barnes works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Barnes 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 support

Emma blends client-centered, existential and Jungian perspectives to support people in online therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel understood and able to explore feelings like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Existential therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice and identity, which can be especially helpful for those questioning sexual identity or facing life transitions. Jungian therapy uses symbolism, dreams and imagery to deepen self-understanding and address patterns that may arise from family of origin or repeated relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emma works collaboratively to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they consider which methods feel most helpful and adjust the work over time to support growth and clarity.

Online therapy with Emma can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into varied routines and locations.

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