Emma James, BACP

Emma James is a BACP-accredited counsellor who creates an impartial, nonjudgmental space for people to explore their past, present and relationships. She is professionally insured and holds a current DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service), and she combines academic training with practical experience to support clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed or stuck in unhelpful patterns.

Emma offers a listening environment where individuals and couples can consider emotional difficulties such as stress, low mood, overwhelming emotions or recurring negative thoughts. Some clients have reported that speaking with an impartial professional made it easier to open up than talking with friends or family, and Emma seeks to provide that same kind of supportive, focused attention.

She has trained to degree level with a BSc Honours in Psychology and completed a BACP-accredited diploma and advanced diploma in counselling. She is a Professional Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - MBACP (Registration No. 155179) - which indicates membership of the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Emma has also undertaken training in EMDR module 1, Rewind Therapy, and holds a couples counselling certificate.

In addition to running a private practice, Emma works with the NHS Wellbeing Service (IAPT), offering short-term counselling. If someone finds themselves repeatedly returning to unhealthy habits, feeling tearful or unable to move forward, Emma is available to discuss whether counselling could help and to explore possible next steps.