Counsellor profile
Emma Thilwind, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Emma
Counsellor Emma Thilwind is a member of NCPS with nine years of experience. She helps people in the United Kingdom with relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
Emma works from the view that clients know their own story best. She listens without judgement and encourages people to build on their existing strengths. She uses a down-to-earth manner and sometimes introduces humour when it suits the conversation.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change. Practical steps and short-term goals often feature alongside reflective discussion. Hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques may be used when they fit the person's needs.
Emma has supported people with a wide range of related concerns. These include attachment and abandonment issues, divorce and separation, blended family matters, caregiver stress, long-term illness and chronic pain, body image and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also works with control issues, guilt, shame and forgiveness.
Her approach aims to be realistic and human. She makes space for ordinary life pressures and for the practical demands that come with caring responsibilities or ageing. If someone feels unsure after a first meeting, Emma encourages them to consider other options and wishes them well.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Emma uses client-centred therapy to focus on what matters to the individual. This approach means the counsellor listens and follows the client's priorities, helping people to notice their strengths and decide on next steps. It is often helpful for relationship issues, low self-esteem and life changes.Hypnotherapy is offered as a way to work with unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. In simple terms this can involve guided relaxation and focused attention to help a person rehearse new ways of responding. Some people find it useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation concerns.
Solution-focused therapy looks at small, practical changes and short-term goals. It concentrates on what would be different if a problem were improved, and on building on whatever is already working. It suits people who want clear steps and quicker progress on specific issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss different methods and agree what to try together, based on the client's needs and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online counselling, check the session formats offered before booking. Confirming the available session types will show whether they fit your routine and responsibilities. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or mobility limits, and can reduce travel time for appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Emma works with relationship issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also addresses related topics such as attachment issues, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She follows a client-centred approach, listening to what the person wants and building on their strengths. Solution-focused methods and hypnotherapy may be used where they match the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Emma has nine years of practical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
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Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.