Emma Taylor

Life can be challenging at times and may feel overwhelming I understand that it takes courage to make that first step and contact a counsellor for help.

I offer a safe, respectful confidential space to explore your feelings and express your emotions, where you can feel heard and accepted, no matter what is going on for you and what brings you.

 As a Psychotherapeutic Therapist I recognise that people are diverse and complex, I tailor my approach using a variety of techniques and theories to suit each individual and their unique situation in order to meet the individual needs of each client. Research evidence suggests that it is primarily the relationship formed between therapist and client that has the most positive influence on wether having therapy is successful, I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, in order to have a firm foundation for the work we do together. I offer short term and long term counselling to support my clients to gain understanding to facilitate the changes they want in their lives.

This may involve working with difficult emotions and identifying and addressing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that may now be adding to feelings of unhappiness. We can work together to fine tune existing coping strategies, learn new healthier ones, accept things that you can't change and address issues of self-esteem and self-confidence.

I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Therapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and an Accredited member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS), I am guided by their ethical frameworks and procedures.

I am based in Newbury and work with adults in individual once weekly sessions.

I offer a free 30 minute initial no obligation consultation, fees after that are £55 per 50 minute session.

Training, qualifications and experience:

Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling - Prof.Dip Psy.C

Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Ad Dip Psy. C

Diploma In Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills - Dip Hyp CS

As well as seeing clients privately I have also worked as counsellor for charity's that specialises in rape and sexual assault and Domestic Abuse.  I continue my professional development by regularly attending supervision, workshops and courses.

I work integratively, which enables me to choose and draw on theory and therapeutic techniques from three main branches of counselling: The humanistic school (Person-centred, Gestalt ) Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, REBT and Mindfulness.