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Emma Dalgleish

BACP

Emma Dalgleish , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Emma

Emma Dalgleish is a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 22 years of professional experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational difficulties. She has developed particular expertise supporting those facing psychosexual concerns, intimacy and relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the process of coping with grief and loss.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting her methods to suit the specific circumstances and goals presented in therapy. Emma holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates affiliation with the main professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Her practice is grounded in empathy, honesty, and a non-judgmental stance, and she works to create a supportive environment where clients can explore, understand, and process their concerns. Emma tailors her therapeutic approach to individual needs, combining professional experience with a flexible, client-focused way of working.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Emma draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for issues with intimacy, abandonment, and relationship dynamics. She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where the person leads the pace and direction of work - this method supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. In some cases she may integrate existential therapy to help people examine meaning, choice, and personal responsibility when facing life transitions or deep questions about identity and purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Emma works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Emma is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, and to continue regular work even when life becomes busy or travel is difficult.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emma Dalgleish have?

Emma Dalgleish has 22 years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is Emma Dalgleish a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP membership, which is affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a main professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Emma Dalgleish provide therapy?

Emma provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma Dalgleish located?

Emma Dalgleish is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma Dalgleish as my therapist?

You can work with Emma Dalgleish through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emma Dalgleish work with international clients?

Emma Dalgleish does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma Dalgleish cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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