Counsellor profile
Emily Callaghan, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Emily
Counsellor and BACP member Emily Callaghan has six years of professional experience in the UK and works with people affected by stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
Emily uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people talk through what is troubling them. She keeps sessions direct and focused on everyday problems such as sleep disruption, worry, or trouble communicating with a partner. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Her background includes steady clinical work over six years in the UK. That time has involved helping people who are dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and other mood-related problems. She also works with people facing separation, grief, guilt, shame and issues around control and impulsivity.
In sessions Emily pays attention to what practical steps might reduce distress. She listens for recurring thoughts, relationship patterns and coping strategies that could be adjusted. Where useful she supports clients to build new ways of thinking and clearer ways of communicating.
People meeting her often start by filling out a short matching questionnaire and booking an initial appointment. Emily accepts international clients and runs her practice in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Emily uses evidence-based approaches in online counselling
Emily draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change everyday habits. Cognitive-style work helps people spot patterns of negative thinking and practise alternative ways of interpreting situations; this can be useful for anxiety and low mood. Behavioural approaches focus on small, practical steps such as activity scheduling or graded exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree which methods match their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or circumstances shift.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when bandwidth is low. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same structured ways of working online as in person, and sessions aim to focus on clear goals and practical steps that suit everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation. Emily focuses on identifying patterns and trying practical changes to daily routines and thinking.
How much experience does she have?
Emily has six years of professional experience working in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes. She accepts international clients; confirm session timing and any regional considerations when you book.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.