Emma Barty, BACP

Emma Barty is a counsellor with nine years' experience who works from a holistic viewpoint. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Emma aims to offer a calm space where people can talk through what is worrying them and try practical ways to feel steadier. Her background includes work with bereavement services, a national mental health charity and the NHS. She uses a mix of talking therapy and creative methods such as art activities, movement and guided visualisation to help people process difficult experiences. Many clients seek support with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Emma also supports people living with long-term health issues, chronic pain or disability, and those navigating life changes. She describes approaches for trauma, ADHD and autism spectrum concerns among her areas of focus. The emphasis is on finding ways to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day coping rather than promising quick fixes. Sessions begin with a conversation about what someone hopes to achieve and how they want to work. Emma reviews how therapy is progressing with each person and adjusts the plan as needed. She also takes part in regular supervision to maintain professional standards. People can expect practical tools such as mindfulness, grounding and emotional regulation alongside creative techniques. The aim is to co-create a plan that fits each person’s needs and helps them move toward clearer thinking and steadier moods.

How Emma’s approaches suit online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk through problems and decide goals. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions and coping with stress. It is useful for panic, mood issues and overwhelming anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve concentration in everyday life. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will discuss what feels most helpful and tailor methods to the person’s goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made together and reviewed as therapy progresses. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how online work is delivered. Many people find online therapy easier to fit around daily life, as it can reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins between commitments. It can also make creative tasks and mindfulness exercises easier to practise between sessions. Discuss practical arrangements and any adaptations needed when you first meet so sessions fit into your routine.