Emma Brotherton, BACP
Compassionate BACP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor
- Trauma and relationship work
- Person-centred and pluralistic
- Video call phone chat text
About Emma Brotherton
Emma Brotherton is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor who brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She blends academic insight with a calm, compassionate presence to support people navigating trauma, relationship change, career challenges, diagnosis, parenting pressures, and the sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Emma works from a person-centred foundation while drawing on a pluralistic toolkit that is tailored to each person’s needs. She values psychoeducation and is particularly interested in how the nervous system and body-based responses shape emotional experience and recovery, helping clients notice patterns in stress responses and how trauma can appear physically as well as emotionally.
Emma believes clients already hold much of the wisdom they need and that therapy is about creating the right conditions for that to emerge. She aims to provide a space where individuals feel heard, understood, and accepted without pressure or judgment. Rather than prescribing solutions, she collaborates with people to explore what is happening for them and to identify practical, emotionally attuned ways to move forward. Emma holds BACP credentials, meaning she is registered with a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Emma believes clients already hold much of the wisdom they need and that therapy is about creating the right conditions for that to emerge. She aims to provide a space where individuals feel heard, understood, and accepted without pressure or judgment. Rather than prescribing solutions, she collaborates with people to explore what is happening for them and to identify practical, emotionally attuned ways to move forward. Emma holds BACP credentials, meaning she is registered with a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emma Brotherton have?
Emma Brotherton has 5 years of experience.
Is Emma Brotherton a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds BACP.
In which languages does Emma Brotherton provide therapy?
Emma provides therapy in English.
Where is Emma Brotherton located?
Emma is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Emma Brotherton as my therapist?
You can work with Emma Brotherton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma Brotherton work with international clients?
Emma Brotherton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emma Brotherton 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 the ways people connect, regulate emotions, and form intimacy. It can be helpful for those dealing with attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and patterns that recur in close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person’s own capacity for growth by offering an accepting, empathic therapeutic stance that helps build self-esteem, clarify values, and navigate life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, stress, and unhelpful patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and often involves combining methods to suit an individual’s goals and preferences. Emma works collaboratively with clients to explore which approaches feel most useful and adapts the plan as needs evolve. Registered professionals and therapists aim to tailor the work so it fits each person’s situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, while live chat and text-based messaging can suit those who prefer more immediate or written forms of contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care.