Emily Chalder , BACP

Emily Chalder is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years of practice in the United Kingdom and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Emily aims to make the first steps towards change feel safer and more manageable for each person she meets.

She uses a client-centred approach that places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. That means she listens closely, reflects back what matters to you, and adapts the way she works to suit your needs and goals. Sessions are practical and straightforward rather than full of jargon.

Emily supports people through life changes such as separation, career shifts and parenting strains. She also addresses issues like trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to ADHD or being autistic. Women’s issues and body image are named areas of focus in her practice.

Her style is warm and respectful. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what’s weighing them down and to try new ways of coping. She helps clients identify small, doable steps to feel steadier day to day.

Emily offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. She works in English and practises across a range of emotional and practical concerns, tailoring each plan to the person in front of her.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on your experience and feelings. The therapist listens attentively, reflects what matters to you and follows your lead. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and navigating life changes by creating space to understand what you need.

In practice, sessions are shaped around your priorities and pace. Emily will work collaboratively to find an approach that matches your goals and comfort level. Together you can decide whether to focus on practical coping steps, emotional processing, or a mix of both as therapy progresses.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let you read facial expressions and use visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, people who prefer writing, or those who need to fit therapy into a busy day.

Using different formats makes it easier to keep continuity when schedules change. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques across these formats so therapy stays focused on what you need, wherever you are.