Emma Spencer

Mondays: 08:00 - 19:00

Wednesdays: 08:00 - 18:00

Thursdays: 14:00 - 19:00

I am an integrative counsellor who works relationally, offering a thoughtful and reflective space for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and explore the patterns shaping their lives.

My integrative training allows me to work with depth and flexibility, drawing on different ways of working in a considered and purposeful way. I am particularly influenced by psychodynamic thinking, which recognises that we are not always fully aware of what drives our thoughts, feelings, and reactions. Sometimes, counselling involves gently bringing these underlying processes into awareness so they can be understood, rather than unconsciously repeated.

The work we do together is grounded in the relationship that develops between us. I see this relationship as central to the therapeutic process, and I aim to offer a calm, accepting space where you can be yourself without judgement or expectation. I approach your experience with careful attention and curiosity, allowing space for your thoughts and feelings to unfold. Over time, this therapeutic relationship can make it possible to explore aspects of your life that may previously have felt difficult to approach.

In our sessions, we may look at current challenges, such as life transitions, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck, while also gently considering how earlier experiences continue to shape the present. I work phenomenologically, which means I am interested in how you experience your world: how situations feel from the inside, how you make sense of them, and how your relationships and environment influence that experience. Counselling can involve reflection, discussion, and noticing patterns that have gone unexamined. Alongside this depth of exploration, I also offer practical tools when helpful, particularly when emotions feel overwhelming or confusing.

I work in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and holistic way, and I welcome conversations about meaning, identity, sexuality and spirituality. Counselling with me is collaborative. You guide what we focus on and at what pace, while I offer thoughtful enquiry and clinical guidance to support.

You can get in touch through the contact form on my website or by email. I will usually suggest an initial session where we can talk about what has brought you to therapy and whether working together feels like the right fit.