- Panic and anxiety help
- Values based work
- Practical coping skills
About Emma
Emma Kennedy is a counsellor who helps people facing panic attacks and panic disorder alongside other concerns. She speaks plainly, listens closely, and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone coming through a worrying time. Emma encourages small practical steps and clear ways to cope so people can feel steadier between appointments.
Emma has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She has supported people with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, self-love and women's issues.
Her practice draws on several approaches to match different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action, Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the client's experience, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She also brings in Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas where they fit the person's concerns.
Emma describes herself as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. She shapes sessions to fit each person's unique situation rather than offering a fixed script. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the person and Emma working together on goals and practical tools.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to availability. Emma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
How Emma blends therapeutic approaches for online work
Emma commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, and also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for people who want to reduce avoidance and build a meaningful daily routine. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person's own experience, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection to help people make sense of their situation. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress in the moment.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Emma will discuss options with each person and agree which methods suit their goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed as work progresses so the approach can change if something else would help more.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. Once confirmed, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work and family routines. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use this flexibility to keep steady contact between appointments and practise new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Emma commonly help with?
She supports people with panic disorder and panic attacks, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is Emma's approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and DBT skills to build practical coping tools and clarify values.
How much experience does Emma have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of presenting issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Emma is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Emma?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border arrangements before booking.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Emma?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.