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Emma Fleming

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Emma Fleming

United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles

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  • Men's wellbeing
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss

About Emma

Emma Fleming is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-centred approach to support people through difficult times. She works with men on issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and motivation. Emma also helps with grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns and trauma-related worries.

She has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Emma aims to make the first steps into therapy easier by offering a non-judgemental space to talk about what matters most to each person.

In sessions she listens for practical ways to move forward and for patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice difficult thoughts and work towards what matters to them. Attachment-based ideas also shape how she looks at relationship patterns.

Emma tailors conversations to each person’s pace and goals. That might mean short-term focuses on a clear problem, or gentler exploration of long-standing worries. She encourages small, doable changes that can help with sleeping, coping with change, or managing stress.

People can expect straightforward language and a calm presence in sessions. Emma invites clients to explore options together and to set goals that fit their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions can offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, and to take actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, sleeping and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss different methods with each person and agree together which ideas to try first. The process is collaborative and goals are shaped around what the client wants to achieve and what feels most useful.

If you are considering online therapy please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and maintain continuity when life is changing. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and options that suit quieter surroundings or limited bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these ways of working to the goals and practical needs of the person seeking support.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Emma help with?

Emma works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems and low self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is person-centred and practical, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and attachment-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and take steps towards what matters to them.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom on a variety of life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Emma is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Emma?

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

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