Emma Collen , BACP

Emma Collen is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and parenting strain. She also helps with grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns. Emma works with people navigating life changes and chronic mood issues, including bipolar symptoms and career uncertainty.

She keeps sessions simple and person-centred. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client. Emma aims to build a calm space where someone can speak honestly and be heard without judgement.

Emma uses Client-Centred Therapy to encourage people to lead the pace and content of each session. She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at how past experiences affect current feelings and patterns. These approaches are used to address attachment concerns, abandonment issues and patterns that keep repeating.

Practical topics often include sleep and eating difficulties, managing anger, coping with chronic pain or illness, and rebuilding self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with divorce, separation, forgiveness, guilt and isolation. Conversations can include exploring body image and life purpose.

Emma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Sessions are held in English and are offered online in several formats to fit different needs.

How Emma’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client brings to the room. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps someone find their own solutions, which can help with anxiety, stress and relationship worries.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how early relationships and past events shape current feelings and patterns. It can be useful for uncovering recurring difficulties like attachment problems, abandonment fears and long-standing mood shifts.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Emma will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt sessions as needed. The process is gradual and guided by what the client wants to work on.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face connection; phone sessions can fit a short break at work or need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit quicker check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and day-to-day life, while keeping therapeutic continuity across sessions.