BACP

Emma Louise Sharkey , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Emma

Emma Louise Sharkey is a counsellor credentialed in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma and abuse, low motivation, issues with self esteem and confidence, and symptoms of depression. Emma approaches each person as the expert on their own life, building on existing strengths to help navigate the challenges that brought them to therapy.

Her practice emphasizes practical, compassionate support that respects each clientâs pace and priorities. Beginning therapy often takes courage, and Emma encourages people to acknowledge that step. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore goals, develop coping strategies, and gradually make meaningful changes that feel right for them.

Whether someone is seeking help for short-term concerns or ongoing difficulties, Emma offers a steady, respectful presence and a focus on empowering clients to move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Emma Louise Sharkey uses client-centered therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused work as core approaches. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration; it helps people explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and develop personal solutions at their own pace. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions, often used for trauma-related symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of traumatic experiences and developing coping strategies to manage their effects in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emma Louise Sharkey works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities, discuss how different methods may fit individual needs and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress is made. This partnership helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to provide consistent, accessible care that suits each clientâs routine.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emma Louise Sharkey have?

Emma Louise Sharkey has three years of professional experience.

Is Emma Louise Sharkey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates membership in a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Emma Louise Sharkey provide therapy?

Emma Louise Sharkey provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Louise Sharkey located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Louise Sharkey as my therapist?

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

Does Emma Louise Sharkey work with international clients?

Yes, Emma Louise Sharkey works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Louise Sharkey 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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