BACP

Emma Dalgleish , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Emma

Emma Dalgleish is a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 22 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of personal and relational challenges. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and draws on a depth of clinical work with issues such as psychosexual and intimacy concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss. Emma adapts her therapeutic style to the needs of each person she works with, combining sensitivity and compassion with clear, honest engagement.

Her practice is informed by an empathic, non-judgmental stance that aims to help people understand and process their experiences. She emphasizes respect and responsiveness, tailoring interventions to what will best support an individual's goals and circumstances. Across her career she has worked to create a calm, supportive environment where difficult topics can be explored and practical change can be pursued, honoring each client's pace and unique story.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Trauma Work

Emma draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to guide online sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns - it can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and difficulties trusting or connecting with partners. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective, offering an accepting, non-directive space where people can clarify values and develop self-esteem and coping strategies. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility, and can support people facing life transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Emma works collaboratively to identify what fits each client's needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss different methods and adapt the work as progress unfolds, so the plan evolves with the client's changing priorities.

Online therapy with Emma is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from wherever is convenient, and tailor contact between sessions in ways that suit the client's life and therapeutic aims.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emma Dalgleish have?

Emma Dalgleish has 22 years of experience.

Is Emma Dalgleish a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Emma Dalgleish provide therapy?

Emma Dalgleish provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Dalgleish located?

Emma Dalgleish is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Dalgleish as my therapist?

You can work with Emma Dalgleish through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emma Dalgleish work with international clients?

Emma Dalgleish does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Dalgleish cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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