Emma Mansfield

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Mindfulness practice

About Emma

Emma Mansfield works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and issues stemming from trauma and abuse, using approaches she describes such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is registered with NCPS and has four years' experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Emma focuses on helping people talk through upsetting thoughts and feelings and work towards practical changes. She uses client-centred methods to listen and reflect, and draws on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Mindfulness practices and ACT ideas are used to help manage distressing emotions and stay connected to personal values.

Her background includes work across health, social care and education. That experience informs her practical style and attention to everyday pressures, such as juggling caregiving, work and illness related concerns. She also supports people dealing with life transitions, chronic health challenges and issues linked to adoption and attachment.

Sessions are conversational and structured around what the person wants to achieve. Emma uses behavioural steps and thought-focused exercises from CBT when helpful, alongside mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm. She aims to break problems into manageable pieces and review progress regularly.

People come to her for help with self-esteem, relationship communication, coping after loss, and career or workplace stress. She also works on more complex areas such as bipolar mood management, co-morbidity and the impact of domestic violence, while keeping sessions focused on present goals and practical coping.

Emma welcomes people who are ready to try practical steps and reflective conversation. She encourages realistic pacing, occasional humour and patience as part of changing patterns over time.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain low mood or anxiety. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflection to help people feel understood and to guide their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use, based on their goals and preferences. This process involves checking progress and adjusting techniques if something isn’t helping.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or medical appointments. They also reduce travel time and can allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to suit a busy day. Many people find therapy by video or phone helps them maintain continuity of care while managing everyday life commitments.

Topics Emma lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Trauma and abuse
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Emma

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are key areas of focus in her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy.

What experience does she have?

Emma has four years' experience as a counsellor and a background working in health, social care and education.

Where is she based and registered?

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

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she see international clients?

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 start sessions?

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