Emma Louise Sharkey, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist specialising in trauma and anxiety

Trauma-informed care
EMDR and hypnotherapy
International clients welcomed

About Emma Louise Sharkey

Emma Louise Sharkey is a United Kingdom-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and a broad range of life transitions such as parenting, grief, career shifts, and coping with ADHD or bipolar conditions. Emma approaches therapy from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, affirming that each person is the expert in their own story and already carries resources that can support change.

She aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore motivation, confidence, and patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing. Recognising that starting therapy takes courage, Emma encourages people to acknowledge that first step as a meaningful act of self-care. She accepts international clients in addition to those in the United Kingdom and brings focused experience in areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, codependency, domestic violence, substance-related issues, and eating concerns.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emma Louise Sharkey have?

Emma Louise Sharkey has three years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

Is Emma Louise Sharkey a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Emma Louise Sharkey provide therapy?

Emma provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Louise Sharkey located?

Emma is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Louise Sharkey as my therapist?

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

Does Emma Louise Sharkey work with international clients?

Yes. Emma works with international clients as well as those in the United Kingdom.

How much does therapy with Emma Louise Sharkey 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 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 flexible online care

Emma uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building on the person’s existing strengths to address issues like anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR is offered as a targeted method for processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of distress tied to past events. It can be helpful for people who continue to experience intrusive memories or strong emotional reactions related to trauma.

Trauma-focused therapy is also part of Emma’s practice, concentrating on understanding how past experiences affect present-day functioning and helping clients develop coping strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Emma works with each person to explore what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work feels helpful and relevant.

Online sessions - whether by video, phone, live chat, or messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access registered professionals from different locations. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to engage in ways that suit their comfort and routines.

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