Counsellor profile
Emma Pereira, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
- Motivational interviewing
About Emma
Counsellor and NCPS member, Emma Pereira has 17 years of experience working clinically in Canada and the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people facing changes at work or in life, and those coping with addictions, intimacy concerns and mood fluctuations.
Emma works in a collaborative way. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life and agrees goals with them. Sessions use practical talking and reflective work. Techniques come from cognitive approaches, mindfulness and talking therapies that focus on personal meaning.
Her practice often covers areas such as panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, social anxiety, career worries and issues linked to attachment or commitment. She also works with immigration-related stress, loneliness and questions about life purpose. These areas are spoken about plainly in sessions and linked back to everyday coping skills.
Emma draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts what she uses to fit the person and their aims rather than following a single rulebook.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK as noted. Fees vary by location and are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying what matters to someone and taking small actions that match those values; this can help with anxiety, low mood and motivation issues.Client-Centred therapy places emphasis on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The counsellor reflects and clarifies so the client can work out their own answers and next steps; this is useful when people feel unsure about choices or their sense of self.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other. It uses practical exercises and step-by-step strategies to reduce symptoms such as panic attacks, social anxiety and low mood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods, and agree what helps most. Decisions about techniques are made together and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so check the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to keep therapy practical and accessible without changing the core therapeutic methods used in person.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger and career concerns.
What style of counselling does she use?
She uses a blend of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. The emphasis is on practical talking and reflection.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in both Canada and the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions take place in other languages or outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.