Emily Pemberton
Person-centered counsellor with DBT-informed skills
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About
Emily Pemberton is a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She completed a postgraduate diploma in Person-Centred therapy, studied Ecological Transactional Analysis for two years, and undertook a brief course in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her work addresses a broad range of presenting concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self esteem, depression, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment, abandonment, body image, chronic illness, and self-harm.
Her approach is grounded in empathic listening, careful reflection, and attention to detail. She offers a pace set by the client and aims to create space for exploration through gentle, considered responses. Emily places importance on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and growth, and she describes herself as an effective and potent practitioner who supports clients as they begin to unfurl. Stepping into therapy can feel daunting; her stated intention is to be alongside clients as they seek relief, increased agency, and ways to live life in the way they want to.
Her approach is grounded in empathic listening, careful reflection, and attention to detail. She offers a pace set by the client and aims to create space for exploration through gentle, considered responses. Emily places importance on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and growth, and she describes herself as an effective and potent practitioner who supports clients as they begin to unfurl. Stepping into therapy can feel daunting; her stated intention is to be alongside clients as they seek relief, increased agency, and ways to live life in the way they want to.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues
Other areas of experience: Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Commitment issues, Control issues, Dissociation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Online therapy approach
Emily integrates Client-Centered Therapy with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to create an approach that balances empathic listening and practical skill-building. In keeping with client-centered training, she prioritizes attentive reflection, allowing clients to set the pace and focus of sessions. That environment supports people who wish to explore emotions, relationships, and life transitions at a self-directed rhythm.When clients need tools for managing strong emotions or moments of crisis, Emily draws on DBT-informed techniques introduced through her training. Those techniques are presented in accessible language and delivered collaboratively, so clients and therapist decide together what skills to practice and when to apply them. This combination suits people seeking both understanding through dialogue and concrete strategies to cope with intense feelings.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Emily frames remote work as a collaborative process in which communication format, pacing, and goals are agreed with each client at the outset.
What is Emily's clinical experience?
She has five years of practice as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and completed a postgraduate diploma in Person-Centred therapy. She also spent two years studying Ecological Transactional Analysis and completed a brief course in DBT.
What credentials does she hold?
Emily is registered with the BACP and lists BACP as her professional credential and license detail.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile indicates she conducts therapy in English.
Where is she based?
Emily is based in the United Kingdom.
How can clients work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Her stated clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Emily?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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