Emily FoordBACP

Emily Foord is a counsellor who believes therapy can help people face hard times and make lasting change. She works alongside clients without judgement, helping them find their own path at a pace that feels right. Emily draws on her background in psychology and counselling to support people through practical steps and gentle reflection.

She holds a BSc degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her experience includes several years working in residential addiction and mental health treatment, running both group and one-to-one sessions, and time offering counselling work in the charity sector.

In sessions she focuses on noticing patterns and trying new ways of coping. That might mean talking through difficult feelings, building routines that help, or practising short strategies to manage anxiety, cravings, or low mood. She also supports people navigating relationship strain, parenting stresses, and major life changes such as pregnancy and childbirth.

Emily pays attention to how family history, attachment and communication shape current problems. She also works with issues such as obsessional thinking, panic, grief, guilt, and compassion fatigue. Her style is collaborative and down to earth, aiming to help people build more self-compassion and everyday resilience.

Clients can expect a calm, reflective approach that combines psychological knowledge with practical, paced steps. Emily encourages people to try things between sessions and to bring feedback about what helps and what does not.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emily draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach emphasises tracking thoughts and behaviours to spot unhelpful patterns and try small changes; this can help with anxiety, low mood and compulsive behaviours. Another approach uses motivation-focused conversations to clarify goals and strengthen commitment, which is helpful for addiction-related issues and making life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels manageable and useful, and adapt methods to match their goals and day-to-day needs. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and realistic.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work or childcare, and let people join sessions from different locations. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online sessions to focus on skill-building, coping plans and steps to try between meetings.