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Emma Firth, BACP

UK BACP counsellor supporting trauma and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self esteem support

About Emma Firth

Emma Firth is a UK-licensed counsellor with 6 years of professional experience working directly with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges. Before specialising in counselling she applied therapeutic skills as a Speech and Language Therapist within the NHS, and she continues to work part time for a charity that supports survivors of abuse. She also holds BACP credentialing - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of the UK professional body for counsellors and therapists.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, adapting conversations and care plans to the specific needs that present in therapy. Her work aims to help people clarify goals, explore patterns that hold them back, and develop practical strategies for change.

Taking a first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can feel daunting; Emma offers steady, empathetic support through that process and works collaboratively to identify realistic next steps toward the changes a person wants to make.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emma Firth have?

Emma Firth has 6 years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is Emma Firth a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP credentialing, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in the UK.

In which languages does Emma Firth provide therapy?

Emma Firth provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Firth located?

Emma Firth is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Firth as my therapist?

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

Does Emma Firth work with international clients?

Emma Firth does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Firth 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 techniques delivered remotely

Emma Firth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to the issues a person brings to therapy. One strand of her work focuses on exploring and processing painful or distressing experiences - helping people make sense of trauma or abuse and reduce the emotional intensity those memories can carry. Another strand emphasises practical skill-building - identifying unhelpful patterns, developing coping strategies for stress and anxiety, and strengthening self-esteem and motivation to support everyday functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emma works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping, adjust strategies over time, and set realistic steps toward change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so people can access support around work, family and other commitments. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistent contact with a registered professional and to continue therapeutic work even when schedules or circumstances change.

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