Emma Williams
Email me
07773 771937
Canonbury N1
In-person, Online
My fee range is £75-£90. I offer a free 20-30 minute initial consultation.
MY APPROACH
We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease.
Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour. We can journey together into your inner world, make sense of your difficulties and create ways of coping, healing and thriving.
I may invite you to think about things differently or offer an alternative perspective. This is always done with an attitude of unconditional acceptance. I bring warmth, empathy and a sense of humour. I can be challenging where necessary whilst being supportive and compassionate. I work relationally which means the relationship we form as client and therapist is extremely important in terms of promoting healing.
Considering the origin and development of difficulties can be helpful in terms of figuring out what can be changed for the better, equally sometimes focusing on the here and now may be what is needed. The way I work may include significant psycho-education and tool giving, which clients often report that they find empowering.
I offer focused short term counselling (typically 8-12 sessions) and long-term therapy for anyone wanting to work through more complex and deep seated issues. I also offer coaching for clients who have completed a long term course of therapy with me. I offer weekly, fortnightly and drop in sessions.
I work extensively with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity and challenging family relationships. My areas of specialist professional interest are:
- ADHD, Autism and AuDHD
- Addiction-behavioural, substance and alcohol
- Sexual abuse
I am LGBTQIA+ allied and a GSRD therapist. I am a neurodiversity-affirming practitioner.
AREAS I CAN HELP WITH INCLUDE:
Addiction, ADHD, autism, anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, gender identity, illness, poor body image, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, sexual abuse, sexuality, trauma.
EXPERIENCE
I have worked as a therapist since 2018. Prior to counselling, I worked for 20 years as a secondary school teacher, leader and behavioural consultant. I trained as a yoga teacher in 2005 (briefly teaching) which also informs a holistic approach to my work.
I am a fully qualified and experienced integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor. I hold a BACP Accredited Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I have weekly clinical supervision and engage in frequent professional development programmes.
SESSION FEE
My session fee is £75 for once a week, £80 for fortnightly and drop in appointments and £90 for Saturdays. I charge monthly in advance.
