Emma

Mrs Emma West

Professional Counselor

“I qualified in 2014 and I am BACP [British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy] Accredited.”

About Me

Hello - my name is Emma and I am an experienced Online Counsellor having qualified in 2014. I am a very practical counsellor and I use a lot of psycho education in my work - learning about how the brain works but without needing to be a neuroscientist! So if you want a better understanding of why you think, feel and behave in the way you do, together with practical strategies for change then please get in touch. I can help you with a range of issues including stress, low mood, anxiety, dissatisfaction at work or with life in general, low self esteem/confidence, relationship/family problems, parenting issues, loss, anger and trauma. I have a lot of experience of working with resident / trainee doctors, GPs, and people working in healthcare; I have specialist experience and knowledge of disability, carer, health, student and gender dysphoria issues, and I am LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative. I also have lived experience of rare disability and carer issues.

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Please see my website for detailed information about what I can offer you, the benefits of online counselling, and how I work: www.emmawestcounselling.co.uk
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Psycho education Lifestyle medicine CBT [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy] Mindfulness

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Qualifications

University of Bristol

Exeter College, University of Oxford

Dartmoor Centre for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Online Counseling Services and Training - OCST

Service Areas

Emma West Counselling

In-person & Online

Exeter, Devon

United Kingdom

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Exeter, United Kingdom