Emma Hargreaves

• Stress and anxiety
• Parenting support
• Self esteem work

About Emma

Emma Hargreaves works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, parenting pressures, self-esteem and managing life changes. She uses straightforward, practical conversation to help clients make sense of what is happening and decide what to do next. Emma is a BACP counsellor and has four years of professional experience in the UK.

She offers short, clear sessions where the focus is on the client's priorities. Sessions look at everyday situations and feelings, not just symptoms, and aim to build small, usable steps to cope better. Emma keeps language plain and practical so parents or busy adults can follow the work between sessions.

Her background includes supporting people with anxiety, depression and coping during transitions. She also works with issues such as parenting strain, problems with confidence, isolation and relationship communication difficulties. Additional areas Emma addresses include addiction-related concerns, hoarding, impulse control and feelings of guilt or shame.

Emma takes time to understand how different issues interact, for example when anxiety appears alongside low mood or addictive behaviour. She encourages gradual change and focuses on what clients can try in day-to-day life. Over time this can help people feel steadier and more able to manage everyday demands.

Practical steps are agreed together at a pace that suits the individual. To start, Emma asks people to identify one or two immediate concerns and then they work through them session by session. The emphasis is on clear goals and honest, down-to-earth conversation.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Emma works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other and helps people try new ways of responding to stress and worry. Another approach focuses on building everyday routines and coping steps to manage low mood and tiredness, helping people feel more able to face daily demands.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and agree what to try based on their goals and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around family life, work shifts or school runs. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time, which many people find helpful for keeping therapy sustainable.

Topics Emma lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Questions about Emma

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She works with anxiety alongside related issues such as stress and low mood.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to address everyday problems and emotional difficulties.

How long has she been practising?

She has four years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is a BACP counsellor, as stated in her profile.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.