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Emily Callaghan

BACP · United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor for stress and relationships

Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Emily

Emily Callaghan is a counsellor with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety and low mood, and also supports people facing relationship strain and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Emily aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling.

Background and approach

She encourages clear, simple steps to help people gain perspective and feel steadier in day-to-day life. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to what feels doable for each person. Her work also covers self-esteem, motivation and confidence.

Additional areas Emily addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. She helps people work through guilt, shame, isolation and difficulties with impulse control. Over six years Emily has developed an approachable style that balances listening with gentle challenges.

She aims to help people discover personal strengths and clearer priorities. That practical focus can make it easier to manage difficult feelings and decisions. Emily provides support in English and accepts international clients.

People can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. To start, a short matching questionnaire helps find the right fit before scheduling sessions.

What Emily works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse
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Sessions & fees

Therapeutic techniques and online support

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on helping people understand patterns in their thoughts and feelings and then try new ways of coping. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on how past attachments affect current relationships and aims to improve communication and emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life and other commitments, and allow people to keep continuity of care across different locations.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Emily work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, along with related issues like attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on creating a non-judgemental space and helping people take small, manageable steps towards feeling steadier.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Which professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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