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Emma Bourquin, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Emma Bourquin helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or low in mood. She works with those struggling with stress, grief, parenting pressures, or problems with self-esteem and motivation. Emma speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone worried or unsure about therapy.

She offers a tailored approach, shaping conversations and plans around what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope day to day, alongside time to talk through difficult feelings.

Background and approach

Emma brings 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom to her work and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, family-related stress, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions and life changes.

She also supports people facing postpartum depression, challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress. Emma pays attention to issues that commonly affect young adults and to LGBT concerns. Sessions are presented in clear, everyday language rather than clinical jargon.

Emma seeks to be respectful and compassionate while helping people build coping strategies and small changes that add up. She encourages clients to move at their own pace and works collaboratively on what matters most to them. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled based on the therapist's availability.

Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with flexible formats to suit different needs.

Approaches that help online and in conversation

Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage current problems and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them in everyday life to reduce anxiety and low mood; this is useful for stress, anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasises understanding emotions and learning ways to tolerate strong feelings while making small changes in behaviour; this helps with grief, anger and adjustment to life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Emma works together with each person to decide what fits best, taking into account their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can mean trying a few ways of working and adapting as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow richer conversation and visual contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping a steady route to support.
What kinds of concerns does Emma support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as parenting pressures, self-esteem and motivation concerns. Other focus areas include trauma, sleep issues, anger, career change and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Emma uses straightforward, practical conversations that are tailored to each person. Sessions aim to combine emotional exploration with everyday coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Emma is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Emma?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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