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Emma Mccartney, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Emma Mccartney offers a warm, client-centred approach that begins by listening to each person's story. She believes people are the experts on their own lives and builds on their strengths to tackle immediate problems. Emma holds an NCPS credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She helps people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Other areas she addresses include addiction, grief, parenting strain, anger, career questions and coping with life changes. Emma draws on an array of approaches to suit different needs. She uses client-centred work to create a supportive space, and cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical alternatives.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help people calm busy minds and hypnotherapy where appropriate. Her practice pays attention to attachment and communication problems, codependency and commitment worries. She can help with feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and difficulties such as dissociation or panic attacks.

Emma also works with blended family issues and fatherhood concerns as individual topics. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Emma offers several online formats so people can choose what fits their life.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and support

Emma commonly uses client-centred work, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through feelings and make sense of their choices.

She also applies cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression and for changing patterns that cause stress. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to help people manage overwhelming thoughts and ground themselves in the present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Emma will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful and practical for the individual.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging offer flexibility for people who prefer writing or need to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different schedules and locations.

What concerns does Emma specialise in?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, plus trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include grief, addiction, parenting strain and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her primary stance is client-centred, which means she listens closely and follows the person's pace. She also uses cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness to try practical changes in thinking and behaviour.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emma has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship concerns in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Emma offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Emma

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Emma Mccartney, NCPS

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety