Emma Sautereau

I work with adults both online and in person from my private therapy studio near Winchester, Hampshire.

People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, difficulties with boundaries, shame, grief or the impact of past experiences. You might feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed, or simply have a sense that something in your life or relationships no longer feels sustainable.

I also have a particular interest in the relationship between emotional wellbeing, relationships and sexuality. I work with concerns around intimacy, sexual confidence, desire, sexual difficulties, problematic pornography use, compulsive sexual behaviour, sexual shame, identity and relationship patterns. You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what the problem is or what you want to change; we can begin by making sense of what is happening for you together.

My way of working is relational and pluralistic, grounded in person-centred therapy and informed by psychodynamic, attachment and trauma-informed perspectives. This means I do not believe that one therapeutic approach works for everyone. We can think together about what you need from therapy and draw on different ways of working depending on what feels most useful to you.

Alongside exploring what is happening in the present, we may consider how earlier experiences, relationships and attachment patterns continue to influence the way you experience yourself and relate to others. Where appropriate, our work may also include psychoeducation, emotional regulation, exploring patterns and beliefs, or more structured therapeutic exercises.

I am currently undertaking Masters-level training in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS). This additional specialist training informs my work with clients experiencing sexual and relationship concerns alongside my broader therapeutic practice.

I work relationally, paying attention to the therapeutic relationship itself and how patterns may emerge within the work we do together. I believe therapy is not about being “fixed”, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, your relationships, and your needs.

Where appropriate, I may also incorporate psychoeducation and emotional regulation strategies to support clients in understanding their emotional responses and building healthier ways of coping and relating.

I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on your needs, and we can regularly review the work together to ensure therapy continues to feel helpful and supportive.

I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation online, giving us an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, what you are hoping for from counselling, and whether we feel like the right fit to work together.

If we decide to continue, our first full session will include space to explore your current difficulties, any relevant background or relationship patterns, and what you would like support with moving forward. We will also go through the counselling agreement together and there will be time for you to ask any questions you may have about the process.

I understand that beginning therapy can feel anxiety-provoking, so I aim to approach first sessions gently and collaboratively, allowing you to share at a pace that feels manageable and comfortable for you.