Emily Pemberton, BACP

Emily Pemberton is a counsellor who aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. She speaks plainly and listens closely, working at a pace set by each person. Her manner is calm and steady, helping people find clearer ways to handle stress, anxiety and difficult life changes.

She has five years of experience and holds a BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Emily trained in Person-Centred therapy through a postgraduate diploma and has studied Dialectical Behaviour Therapy methods as part of her ongoing learning.

In sessions she uses empathetic listening and gentle reflections to help people talk through issues such as parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, relationship problems and coping with chronic illness or cancer. She also works with concerns like ADHD, attachment and feelings of emptiness or isolation. The focus is on practical ways to manage feelings and find small shifts that make day-to-day life easier.

Emily describes the relationship between counsellor and client as central to change. She encourages people to set the pace and shape the conversation. Her style tends to be attentive and grounded, with clear, patient feedback to support each person’s goals.

For someone juggling treatments, caring duties or major life adjustments, Emily aims to create a steady space to process what matters. She supports people to notice patterns, practice new ways of coping and move towards the life they want to lead.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people lead the conversation. It supports anyone feeling overwhelmed, low in confidence, or unsure about relationships by prioritising the person’s own goals and timing.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions. In practice this can mean learning simple breathing, grounding and distress-tolerance techniques to use when anxiety or anger spikes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and adapt methods as the work progresses. This is a collaborative choice based on needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around medical appointments, caregiving, work breaks or busy days. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular contact, try short check-ins, or use video or phone as circumstances allow. These practical benefits help therapy become part of everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.