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Emily Foord, BACP

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and change

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Emily

Emily Foord is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage anxiety, stress and related concerns. She works collaboratively and respects each person’s pace, aiming to make therapy a clear, manageable step toward feeling better. Emily holds BACP accreditation and brings six years of practice in mental health and addiction settings.

Emily draws on her background in psychology and integrative counselling to tailor sessions to each person.

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Background and approach

She focuses on breaking unhelpful patterns, improving communication, and building self-compassion. Typical topics include anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, and issues with self-esteem. Sessions include structured tools and reflective conversation.

Practical techniques are paired with moments to reflect and make sense of feelings. Conversations might cover triggers, coping strategies, and small changes that make daily life easier. Her experience includes work in residential addiction and mental health services, plus charitable counselling.

That mix means she is used to offering both group-style and one-to-one support, and to guiding people through transitions such as pregnancy, recovery, or career change. Emily offers therapy in English for people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Therapy is delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Emily uses structured, evidence-based methods alongside open conversation to address anxiety, addiction-related behaviours and relationship stresses. One approach focuses on identifying patterns that keep problems going and replacing them with practical coping steps. Another approach emphasises emotional regulation skills and helps people notice and change unhelpful reactions to stress and panic. These techniques are straightforward and aimed at producing small, steady improvements.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day realities and then try approaches that suit each person. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses so people find what helps them most.

Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls are useful for a full face-to-face feeling and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits better into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit shorter updates, quick reflections between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and recovery commitments, while still using the same practical techniques and collaborative approach.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can Emily help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine evidence-based techniques with reflective conversation. The focus is on practical tools, pattern change, and building self-compassion.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience working in residential addiction and mental health treatment and in charitable counselling roles.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she provide?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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