Dr. Emma Covernton

• Stress and anxiety
• Eating and body image
• ACT CBT DBT

About Emma

Dr Emma Covernton works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage emotions, change unhelpful patterns and set achievable steps towards their goals. Dr Emma Covernton is HCPC registered and has nine years of experience.

She offers straightforward, conversational sessions where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions focus on learning skills, trying new ways of coping, and testing out small changes between meetings. Practical strategies may be paired with reflective work about attachment, identity or past experiences when relevant.

Her clinical work includes support for sleep problems, motivation, career-related stress, and ADHD-related challenges. She also addresses body image, eating and food-related issues, and the impacts of sexual assault and abuse. Hard-to-discuss topics such as guilt, shame, self-harm and process addictions are part of her remit.

Dr Covernton commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems in her practice. These approaches guide conversations and structure practical tasks between sessions.

People can expect direct, clear explanations of techniques and short-term goals alongside longer-term therapeutic work where needed. The emphasis is on collaborating to find what helps most in daily life and at difficult moments.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in rumination. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with motivation.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical tasks to change patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and some eating concerns.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, building distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful where emotion regulation and self-harm behaviours are a concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss different methods and decide collaboratively which to try based on goals, preferences and what is most helpful in everyday life.

Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as this biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt materials and between-session tasks for remote sessions so progress can continue outside appointments.

Topics Emma lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Body image
• Eating and food-related issues
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Emma

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she works on, using practical strategies to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.

What experience does she have?

She has nine years of clinical experience working in psychological services in the UK.

Is she registered and where does she practise?

She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.