Therapy isn't about fixing yourself - I offer a space where you're welcome exactly as you are. I offer individual therapy to GSRD (gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity), Neurodivergent, and Chronically ill clients. My work focuses on identity, the relationship with your "self", as well as navigating external relationships, work, and loss. Feel free to get in touch with me to look at how I can help you.
About me and my practice
Im Emily (she/her) an integrative therapist on a mission to help people whose identities, relationships, or bodies dont always fit the mainstream. With both lived experience and professional training, I understand what its like to feel unseen, misunderstood ,or excluded and I believe you deserve a space where you are seen, accepted, and valued.
As an integrative/pluralistic therapist I adapt my way of working to your individual preferences in a collaborative and consent-led way. I believe you are the expert of yourself, and so, we will talk about what it is you would like to get out of counselling and look at ways we can do this; the approaches and methods used will be used to account for intersectionality, without pathologising you i.e. I work with YOU in a holistic way.
Experience
Over the past 6 years, I have worked with a range of clients in my Private Practice, The Mix, Grief Chat, and Humankind Charity, alongside 13 years of working in pastoral support roles for different education providers in FE and HE. I have also volunteered over my working life as a Listening Volunteer with the Samaritan's and as a Befriender with Age UK.
I have continued my training since qualifying in topics such as Gender Diversity, Trauma, CBT for anxiety, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and supporting the bereaved, amongst others.
Qualifications
Psychology BSc Honours Degree 2012 at Staffordshire University
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling 2013 at Staffordshire University
PGDip (Level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2020 at University of East London
Ongoing CPD (Continued Professional Development)
ACT Certificate from Udemy
Working and living in the same communities with Pink Therapy
Erotically Queer and Relationally Queer Conference with Pink Therapy
Email Therapy with Chloe Foster (ECA)
5 Practical Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists with Counselling Tutor
Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse by Jessica Wing
Harnessing breath for emotional regulation by Lorna Evans
Decolonising Counselling and Psychotherapy by Dwight Turner
Unlearning Body Shame: Anti-Fat Bias and Body Acceptance by Jo & Cat (The Fat Counsellors)
Additional Information
My core way of working is offering a safe, compassionate, affirming, and non-judgemental space through person centred counselling and it's core conditions, which are to hold you with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. From here I layer on tools and techniques from other approaches.
Professional Membership
NCPS Accred.
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Saturday, 15 November 2025
Initial Consultation
The consultation gives us chance to talk through what it is you would want from counselling and look at our expectations. We will go through our contract with each other and look at if we feel comfortable to work with each other going forward.
The relationship within counselling is important in order for effective counselling to take place. The consultation is an opportunity to get a sense of if I am someone you feel you will be able to trust and work alongside you in your journey.
Fees
For ongoing counselling sessions my fee is £70 (50 minute sessions)
The initial consultation of 45 minutes will be £30
I am willing to look at lower fees if you feel you are unable to afford these prices. We will talk about what is affordable for you in the consultation and agree on a collaborative fee.
When I Work
I work Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Availability afternoons and evenings.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Google Meet
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Hertfordshire
