Counsellor profile
Emma Harvey, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 381017
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
- Brief goal work
About Emma
Emma Harvey is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience in mental health. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and a range of life changes. She also works with people facing relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and issues around sexuality and identity.
Emma uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. She focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. Clients can expect practical conversations about what is happening now and small steps to change day-to-day responses.
She draws on cognitive behavioural work to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviour. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of emotions and reduce reactive responses. Some psychodynamic ideas are brought in to look at longer-standing patterns that repeat across relationships.
In session, Emma keeps language straightforward and action-oriented. She helps people identify triggers, practise different ways of responding, and set achievable goals for calmer interactions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.
People come to her for many concerns linked to anger - snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, or carrying resentment. She also works with related issues such as body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness, attachment difficulties and coping after loss. Emma accepts international clients and runs work shaped around individual needs.
How sessions work
How Emma uses therapy models in online sessions
Emma commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes in how they act. This can be useful for anger that comes from overthinking or rigid beliefs about situations.She also draws on dialectical behaviour therapy ideas, focusing on skills such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-style techniques teach practical ways to ride out strong feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. Mindfulness practices are added to increase awareness of bodily and emotional signals before they escalate.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels practical, then try methods together and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps shape sessions around the client's needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter phone or video check-ins when that suits a schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor pacing and homework to fit everyday life without adding burden.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and life changes.
How would she work on anger issues?
Emma uses practical conversations to identify triggers, teach calming skills and rehearse different responses to reduce reactive behaviour.
What is her background experience?
She has five years' experience in mental health and has worked with young people and adults on a wide range of difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are provided in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.