Emma Manthy , BACP

Emma Manthy is a United Kingdom based therapist with nine years of experience and a long-standing commitment to promoting wellbeing. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and combines that professional grounding with eight years of practice as a Health and Wellbeing Coach. Emma also designs and delivers psychoeducational workshops for organisations and the general public, bringing practical skills-based learning into her clinical work.

Emma specialises in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, grief, bipolar and depression, and neurodiversity-related challenges including ADHD and autism. She also works with a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication and control problems, codependency, dissociation, chronic pain and illness, and eating and food-related issues. Her practice includes coaching and attention to compassion fatigue where relevant.

Emma approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and tailors sessions to meet unique needs. She frames therapeutic work as a collaborative process and seeks to empower clients to take the steps they want toward a more fulfilling life. Emma is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom and provides therapy in English.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns of avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused concerns such as anger or sleep difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and content of sessions. This approach supports self-exploration, confidence building, and improved self-esteem.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Emma will work collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Emma is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work or caregiving, and maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor support to each individual.