About Emma
Emma Bourquin works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life change. She supports those coping with grief, low mood, trouble sleeping, anger and questions about self-esteem. Emma also helps with parenting concerns, career stress and LGBT-related matters.
She has 12 years of experience and practises in the United Kingdom. Emma approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps people can try between meetings. Her background includes long clinical experience working across common emotional and life difficulties. That experience informs a straightforward style that aims to make therapy understandable and usable.
Emma pays attention to how daily routines, sleep and relationships affect mood. When someone feels stuck after loss, or finds parenting and work overwhelming, Emma helps them break problems into smaller steps. She invites people to try out new ways of coping and notices what helps most.
Progress is tracked in simple, practical ways that people can recognise in their everyday life. Emma works in English. If you want to start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.
What Emma works with
Everything Emma lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Emma is listed here; the rest shows what else Emma works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Intellectual disability
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Emma describes her work as evidence-based and practical, which often means using straightforward techniques to manage thoughts, feelings and daily routines. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and small behavioural changes to improve sleep, reduce anxiety and manage low mood. Another approach emphasises talking through difficult experiences and grief in manageable steps, helping people make sense of loss and find ways to move forward.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Emma works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts the focus when something is not helping.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations when that suits a person better. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of care and practise new skills in their everyday settings.
Questions people ask about Emma
What concerns does Emma help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus parenting, sleep problems, anger and relationship issues. Additional foci include ADHD, autism and postpartum matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Emma uses a practical, person-centred style that adapts to individual needs. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. That experience shapes a direct and approachable way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
Emma is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Emma?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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