Emma Williams

I have varied morning and afternoon availability Monday to Friday. My hours are 9am-5.30pm.

We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease.

Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and/or those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour. We can journey together into your inner world, make sense of your difficulties and create ways of coping, healing and thriving.

I may invite you to think about things differently or offer an alternative perspective. This is always done with an attitude of unconditional acceptance. I bring warmth, empathy and a sense of humour. I can be challenging where necessary whilst being supportive and compassionate.

I work extensively with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, identity and challenging family relationships. My areas of specialist professional interest are ADHD, addiction and sexual abuse and exploitation.

I have wide ranging experience of working with those impacted by addiction whether that be substance, alcohol or process i.e gambling, sex.  I am well versed in the 12 Step recovery approach.

I aim for my practice to be non-discriminatory. I work hard to ensure that I am aware of issues that affect minority groups to which I do not belong.

I am LGBTQIA+ allied. I am gender, sexuality and relationship diversity informed and aware.

I have been seeing clients since 2019 both in the charity and private sector. Prior to counselling I worked for 20 years as a secondary school teacher and behaviour consultant.

I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I hold a BACP accredited Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

I work relationally which means the relationship we form as client and therapist is extremely important in terms of promoting healing. I am influenced by humanistic and psychodynamic approaches. This supports a flexible way of working that honours and values client uniqueness. In simple terms, at the core of each approach are the central issues of how we relate, to ourselves, to others, to our past experiences and to our ever evolving sense of self.

I have trained in mindfulness and yoga which informs a holistic approach to my work.

I engage in a regular programme of continuing professional development.

I offer focused short term counselling (typically 8-12 sessions) and long-term therapy for anyone wanting to work through more complex and deep seated issues.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and take place at the same time and venue each week. After an initial 8 once a week sessions I can offer more flexible appointments i.e fortnightly and drop-in.

In-person appointments are £75. I ask for payment in advance of sessions.

My Islington venue is in Canonbury, Upper Street, 5 minutes walk from Highbury and Islington station.

Once we have made contact we can arrange a mutually convenient time for an introductory chat either by phone or zoom.

During our call, we can discuss logistics and you can ask me any questions you may have. Should you choose to proceed, we can arrange your first session.

The first session has an assessment style. I will ask you questions about your personal history, why you are seeking therapy at this time and what you hope to achieve from it. We can also assess mutual suitability i.e whether I am the right therapist for you. If we’re both happy to proceed, we will agree to the parameters of our work together.

My earliest appointment is 9am, my latest is 4pm. I have varied weekday availability.

We are all influenced by the people in our lives and the experiences we have had both past and present, all of which serve to shape and define us. Sometimes we need help in understanding how the culmination of these factors can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease.

Maybe you're looking for relief from the pain of anxiety or depression. You could be struggling with life changes or loss. You may want a better relationship with yourself and/or those closest to you. I offer a non-judgemental space in which I can help you to explore your feelings, beliefs and patterns of behaviour. We can journey together into your inner world, make sense of your difficulties and create ways of coping, healing and thriving.

I may invite you to think about things differently or offer an alternative perspective. This is always done with an attitude of unconditional acceptance. I bring warmth, empathy and a sense of humour. I can be challenging where necessary whilst being supportive and compassionate.

I work extensively with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, identity and challenging family relationships. My areas of specialist professional interest are ADHD, addiction and sexual abuse and exploitation.

I have wide ranging experience of working with those impacted by addiction whether that be substance, alcohol or process i.e gambling, sex. I am well versed in the 12 Step recovery approach.

I aim for my practice to be non-discriminatory. I work hard to ensure that I am aware of issues that affect minority groups to which I do not belong.

I am LGBTQIA+ allied. I am gender, sexuality and relationship diversity informed and aware.

I have been seeing clients since 2019 both in the charity and private sector. Prior to counselling I worked for 20 years as a secondary school teacher and behaviour consultant.

I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I hold a BACP accredited Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

I work relationally which means the relationship we form as client and therapist is extremely important in terms of promoting healing. I am influenced by humanistic and psychodynamic approaches. This supports a flexible way of working that honours and values client uniqueness. In simple terms, at the core of each approach are the central issues of how we relate, to ourselves, to others, to our past experiences and to our ever evolving sense of self.

I have trained in mindfulness and yoga which informs a holistic approach to my work.

I engage with a regular programme of continuing professional development.

I offer focused short term counselling (typically 8-12 sessions) and long-term therapy for anyone wanting to work through more complex and deep seated issues.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and take place at the same time and venue each week. After an initial 8, once a week sessions, I can offer more flexible appointments.

I am based in Nassau Street, W1W in Fitzrovia which is a short walk away from Oxford Circus tube station.

During our call we can discuss logistics and you can ask me any questions you may have. Should you choose to proceed, we can arrange your first session.

The first session has an assessment style. I will ask you questions about your personal history, why you are seeking therapy at this time and what you hope to achieve from it. We can also assess mutual suitability i.e whether I am the right therapist for you.

If we’re both happy to proceed we’ll agree to the parameters of our work together.