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Emma Brotherton, BACP

BACP psychotherapist supporting trauma recovery
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Person-centred approach
  • Neuroscience-informed care

About Emma Brotherton

Emma Brotherton is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor with over five years of clinical practice. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She blends practical therapeutic experience with academic insight and a calm, compassionate presence to support people through difficult transitions and ongoing struggles.

Emma works with a wide range of issues, including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career difficulties, recent diagnosis, and the general sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Her practice is rooted in person-centred principles, and she adopts a pluralistic approach, drawing on different therapeutic ideas to match each person’s needs. Psychoeducation is central to her work, particularly an interest in the neuroscience of stress and how the body holds experience.

In sessions she pays attention to patterns in stress responses and gently explores how trauma may show up emotionally or physically, always aiming to create an environment where clients feel genuinely heard and accepted. Emma believes people already hold strengths and wisdom; her role is to be alongside them as they explore what might help them move forward rather than to tell them what to do.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emma Brotherton have?

Emma Brotherton has 5 years of experience.

Is Emma Brotherton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP registration - that is registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Emma Brotherton provide therapy?

Emma Brotherton provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Brotherton located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Brotherton as my therapist?

You can work with Emma Brotherton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emma Brotherton work with international clients?

Emma Brotherton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Brotherton cost?

The cost of therapy with Emma Brotherton can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Emma Brotherton is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Emma uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own experience guides the work. This approach focuses on understanding and acceptance, which can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and feeling heard. Attachment-based therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and intimacy, offering a way to address attachment issues, family and relationship difficulties, and related emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emma works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as the work evolves. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to match what feels most helpful for an individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life. These options increase accessibility for people who cannot travel or who prefer remote sessions, and they support continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

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