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Emily Whalley, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Emily Whalley works from a blend of attachment-based, client-centred and mindfulness approaches. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, low mood, or the fallout of difficult relationships. Emily explains things plainly and aims to make therapy feel manageable and down to earth.

She holds BACP registration, which means she meets a national professional standard with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Emily has three years of clinical experience and has practised with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Background and approach

In sessions she helps people understand how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. That can include difficulties with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, addictions, or coping after loss. She also works with people dealing with trauma and abuse and the complex effects that can have on daily life.

Her approach centres on listening without judgement and following what matters most to the person in front of her. She uses mindfulness techniques to build grounding and awareness, and attachment ideas to look at how relationships influence emotion. Therapy sessions aim to increase self-compassion and practical coping skills.

Emily also offers support around career stress, compassion fatigue and common life changes. People can expect clear, gentle guidance and tools to manage overwhelming moments while exploring longer-term patterns that keep problems repeating.

How Emily’s approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand why they may feel anxious or disconnected in close relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities, creating space for them to set the pace and goals of the work. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and body sensations, which can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emily will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will check what helps and adapt the plan over time so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when tone and non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for people who prefer to reflect in writing or who need flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These options help therapy fit around work, travel and busy family lives while keeping the focus on progress and wellbeing.
What kinds of problems does Emily help with?
Emily works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related concerns as well as intimacy and relationship issues. She also supports people with self-esteem, addictions, grief, career stress and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and down to earth and draws on attachment-based, client-centred, existential and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building self-compassion and learning practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, relationship difficulties and major life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
Emily is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Emily accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Emily?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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