Emma Devai, BACP
Relational, trauma-informed counsellor for growth
- Integrative person-centered approach
- Works with young people
- Accepts international clients
About Emma Devai
Emma Devai approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership grounded in authenticity and mutual respect. She prioritises genuine human connection and aims to build a therapeutic relationship where people feel seen, heard, and valued rather than judged. Her style is calm, friendly, and approachable, and she seeks to make space for honesty, openness, and sometimes humour to ease the emotional work of therapy.
Working relationally, Emma believes healing often emerges through safe, honest, and meaningful interaction. She is comfortable reflecting her own emotional responses in-session when it is therapeutically helpful, using that transparency to deepen trust and strengthen the working relationship. As an integrative counsellor she draws on techniques from multiple therapeutic models to tailor support to each person, meeting clients where they are and adapting methods to individual needs.
Emma holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice & Crime Control, which offers her a broader understanding of the systems that shape people’s lives - including education, social care, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. This perspective helps her support clients in making sense of their experiences, navigating systemic challenges, and rebuilding confidence, identity, and wellbeing.
Her practice is trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based, informed by restorative and desistance perspectives. She works with both adults and young people, including experience in schools, social care settings, and a range of supportive organisations. Emma creates a non-judgemental space to explore past, present, and future parts of the self and to reconnect with strengths, values, and hopes for the future.
Working relationally, Emma believes healing often emerges through safe, honest, and meaningful interaction. She is comfortable reflecting her own emotional responses in-session when it is therapeutically helpful, using that transparency to deepen trust and strengthen the working relationship. As an integrative counsellor she draws on techniques from multiple therapeutic models to tailor support to each person, meeting clients where they are and adapting methods to individual needs.
Emma holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice & Crime Control, which offers her a broader understanding of the systems that shape people’s lives - including education, social care, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. This perspective helps her support clients in making sense of their experiences, navigating systemic challenges, and rebuilding confidence, identity, and wellbeing.
Her practice is trauma-informed, relational, and strengths-based, informed by restorative and desistance perspectives. She works with both adults and young people, including experience in schools, social care settings, and a range of supportive organisations. Emma creates a non-judgemental space to explore past, present, and future parts of the self and to reconnect with strengths, values, and hopes for the future.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emma Devai have?
Emma Devai has 4 years of experience in counselling and related practice.
Is Emma Devai a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Emma Devai provide therapy?
Emma provides therapy in English.
Where is Emma Devai located?
Emma is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Emma Devai as my therapist?
You can work with Emma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma Devai work with international clients?
Yes, Emma works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emma Devai cost?
The cost of therapy 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started 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.
Integrative approaches for online therapeutic support
Emma commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, empathetic relationship and creating a space where people can explore their feelings at their own pace - it is useful for improving self-understanding, confidence, and relational issues. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical tools to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of past traumatic experiences, helping people process difficult memories and reduce the impact of trauma on day-to-day life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Emma works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and responsive to change.
Online therapy with Emma is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists when in-person appointments are difficult, allowing ongoing conversations to fit around work, family, education, or geographical distance.