Emma James, BACP
Experienced BACP therapist for trauma and relationships
- EMDR and attachment
- Couples and individual work
- 10 years experience
About Emma James
Emma James is a registered and experienced counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a calm, impartial space for people to explore their past, present and future. With 10 years of professional practice, she is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), holds Professional Accredited Member status MBACP Reg. No.155179, and has completed formal training that includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a BACP-accredited Diploma and Advanced Diploma, EMDR module 1, Rewind Therapy, and a couples counselling certificate. She also works within the NHS Wellbeing Service (IAPT) providing short-term counselling alongside maintaining a private practice.
Emma welcomes individuals and couples who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping issues. She supports people facing parenting challenges, career transitions, bipolar management, ADHD, compassion fatigue and a range of other emotional and behavioural struggles. Her practice includes focused work on attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, body image, communication and control problems, domestic violence, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.
Clients can expect a nonjudgmental, client-centred approach that aims to create reflective space for exploring patterns, emotions and coping strategies. Emma combines attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives with trauma-informed methods such as EMDR and trauma-focused techniques, tailoring her work to each person. She is fully insured and holds a current DBS, and she offers therapy through multiple formats to suit different needs.
Emma welcomes individuals and couples who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping issues. She supports people facing parenting challenges, career transitions, bipolar management, ADHD, compassion fatigue and a range of other emotional and behavioural struggles. Her practice includes focused work on attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, body image, communication and control problems, domestic violence, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.
Clients can expect a nonjudgmental, client-centred approach that aims to create reflective space for exploring patterns, emotions and coping strategies. Emma combines attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives with trauma-informed methods such as EMDR and trauma-focused techniques, tailoring her work to each person. She is fully insured and holds a current DBS, and she offers therapy through multiple formats to suit different needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emma James have?
Emma James has 10 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is Emma James a registered therapist?
Yes. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is a Professional Accredited Member MBACP Reg. No.155179.
In which languages does Emma James provide therapy?
Emma provides therapy in English.
Where is Emma James located?
Emma is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Emma James as my therapist?
You can work with Emma James through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma James work with international clients?
Emma James does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emma James 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 integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centred work and EMDR into her online practice to address a range of emotional and relational difficulties. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients improve connection, trust and closeness in relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on the client as the expert in their own life and provides empathic listening and support to build self-awareness, confidence and personal goals. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the impact those memories have on daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Emma collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and responsive.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs. Working remotely with registered professionals and therapists allows access to consistent support from home or elsewhere, while keeping appointments adaptable to changing schedules.