Emma Rigg , BACP

Emma Rigg offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life changes. She works with those navigating LGBT-related concerns and other issues that can leave someone feeling isolated or stuck. Emma emphasises strengths and helps people make achievable steps forward.

Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on understanding attachments and on listening without judgement. Emma uses these ideas to help people notice patterns, improve communication and rebuild trust in themselves and others.

Emma trained and practised in the United Kingdom and has six years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Her background has exposed her to a wide range of presenting concerns including trauma, grief and relationship difficulties.

In a typical session Emma adopts a gentle, client-centred style. Conversations are guided by the person’s goals rather than a fixed agenda. She aims to create a space where small changes are tested and reflected on between sessions.

Practical problems such as chronic illness, caregiver stress or communication breakdowns are addressed alongside emotional pain like guilt, shame or loneliness. Emma also supports people working with issues around gender dysphoria, abandonment and life transitions, helping them tease out what matters most and plan realistic next steps.

Attachment and person-centred approaches for online therapy

Emma uses attachment-based ideas to help people spot patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions. This approach can be useful for people struggling with trust, abandonment or repeated relationship conflicts. She also uses a client-centred way of working which means the conversation follows the person's priorities and pace. That style helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to make sense of emotions and to build on their own strengths.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Emma will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that feel most helpful. The process is collaborative and adjusts over time as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video helps mirror in-person contact, phone calls use less bandwidth, and messaging can suit quick check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular sessions around work, caregiving or other commitments while still working on meaningful change.