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Emma Stannard, 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 issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Emma Stannard is a counsellor and hypnotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and has three years of practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes. Emma offers a warm and collaborative style that aims to help clients feel heard and understood from the first session.

Emma works in a way that suits individual needs. She blends hypnotherapy with psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused thinking to tailor sessions to each person.

Background and approach

That means she may use relaxation and guided imagery, look at how past experiences influence current patterns, or focus on practical steps to move forward. Clients often come for help with low mood, self-esteem, panic or coping with major transitions. Emma also addresses challenges such as attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, communication problems and the strain of separation.

She supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. Emma listens first, then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.

Practical tools, reflective conversation and gentle hypnotherapeutic techniques are all used as needed. Therapy can include short-term solution-focused work or longer exploration of underlying patterns. Emma aims to help people build resilience, improve relationships and find a clearer sense of direction.

Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday language.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Emma uses hypnotherapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused work in online sessions depending on what a person needs. Hypnotherapy often involves guided relaxation and imagery to reduce anxiety and explore unhelpful patterns, useful for panic or stress. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships, helping when old patterns keep repeating. Solution-focused therapy emphasises practical steps and small changes to reach specific goals and can suit people wanting faster, action-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Emma will listen to what matters most, discuss options and agree a way forward together. Over a few sessions she and the client review what helps and adjust the approach so it fits goals, pace and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, reflective sharing or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical support.

What concerns does Emma commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression, and helps with major life changes and coping strategies.

What is Emma's therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and collaborative, combining reflective conversation with practical tools and hypnotherapeutic techniques to suit each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emma has three years of experience working as a counsellor and hypnotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions held?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Emma Stannard, NCPS

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety