Emma Devai
Relational, trauma-informed counsellor for young people and adults
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About
Emma Devai is a relational and integrative counsellor who approaches therapeutic work as a collaborative partnership. She emphasises authenticity, mutual respect, and honest human connection, inviting clients to explore their experiences without pressure to have the ‘‘right’’ words. Emma draws on a mix of therapeutic ideas so that the ways of working suit each person rather than fitting them into a single model.
Her practice is trauma-informed and strengths-based, informed by restorative and desistance perspectives. Emma holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice & Crime Control, which informs her understanding of the systems that shape young people and adults across education, social care, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. This background supports work that attends to context as well as personal experience.
Emma works with both adults and young people and has experience in schools, social care settings, and a range of supportive organisations. She aims to create a down-to-earth, warm space where honesty, transparency, and responsiveness guide the process. When appropriate, she may share emotional responses in sessions and uses creativity and collaboration to support exploration of relationships, identity, emotion, and life transitions.
Her practice is trauma-informed and strengths-based, informed by restorative and desistance perspectives. Emma holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice & Crime Control, which informs her understanding of the systems that shape young people and adults across education, social care, workplaces, and the criminal justice system. This background supports work that attends to context as well as personal experience.
Emma works with both adults and young people and has experience in schools, social care settings, and a range of supportive organisations. She aims to create a down-to-earth, warm space where honesty, transparency, and responsiveness guide the process. When appropriate, she may share emotional responses in sessions and uses creativity and collaboration to support exploration of relationships, identity, emotion, and life transitions.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Remote sessions and therapeutic focus
Emma offers remote sessions that bring a relational, integrative style into online formats. She blends Client-Centred principles with structured techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy so conversations can move between open exploration and focused work on thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This combination is intended to support people who want both empathetic understanding and practical tools.
For those whose histories include distressing events, Emma incorporates Trauma-Focused approaches to address trauma with sensitivity and pacing. She describes the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and may offer reflective responses when therapeutically appropriate, aiming to make sessions feel collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People considering online work can expect a flexible setup that allows them to choose the way of communicating that fits their needs and context, while the therapist adapts techniques to the chosen format.
What is Emma Devai's professional experience?
Emma has four years of professional experience working with both adults and young people, and she has practiced in schools, social care settings, and various supportive organisations.
What credentials does Emma hold?
Emma is accredited with the BACP and her profile lists BACP as her credential and licence details.
Which languages does she work in?
She conducts her work in English.
Where is Emma based?
Emma is located in the United Kingdom.
How can people work with her online?
She offers remote sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma accept international clients?
Yes, this profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Emma?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be considered for her practice.