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Emma Pereira, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 17 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Emma Pereira is a counsellor with 17 years of experience who works with people managing stress, anxiety and depression. She brings practical support for sleep problems, self-esteem and motivation. Emma also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger and career challenges.

She is registered with NCPS. Emma treats each person as the expert in their own life. She works in partnership with people to set clear goals and choose approaches that match what they want to change.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on straightforward, doable steps rather than jargon or abstract theories. Her background includes a mix of talking therapies and evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Emma draws on these tools to help with mood disorders, panic and seasonal affective disorder as well as addictions and issues around commitment and attachment.

Practical problems at work, feelings of isolation, immigration-related stress and forgiveness or guilt are also within her remit. She supports people coping with life changes and those exploring life purpose or young adult concerns. Emma pays attention to everyday routines that affect wellbeing, like sleep and daily structure.

Sessions are offered in English and she sees clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Emma aims to make sessions approachable and to help people build skills they can use outside the therapy room.

How Emma’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and for people feeling unsure about life direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for panic, social anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Client-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s agenda so they feel understood and supported while making changes that matter to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, studies or family life.

What kinds of concerns does Emma help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression and low self-esteem, plus mood disorders, panic and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical steps and goal-setting rather than clinical jargon.

How long has she practised?

She has 17 years of professional experience working in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 17 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Emma Pereira, NCPS

Background and approach

How Emma’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety