BACP

Emma McArthur , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Emma

Emma McArthur is an integrative cognitive behavioural therapist with three years of clinical experience, offering a thoughtful, growth-focused approach to therapy. She draws on training in cognitive behavioural methods and related psychological practice to tailor evidence-informed work that responds to each person's unique history and present concerns. Emma works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths and practical strategies, supporting them to make meaningful changes at a pace that feels manageable.

Her practice emphasises curiosity and compassion, inviting exploration of how past experiences shape current coping and beliefs. By gently examining unhelpful patterns and trying alternative ways of managing distress, clients can open space for new perspectives and meaningful shifts in day-to-day experience. Emma helps people connect their values with present choices so that new ways of living feel aligned and personally relevant.

Emma holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and applies an integrative, client-centered stance to her work. She is experienced in supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, mood and bipolar difficulties, addiction-related concerns, ADHD, and many other challenges listed in her practice profile. Please note that Emma is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches to Therapy and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action that aligns with what matters most to them, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a non-directive, empathic relationship in which the therapist provides understanding and support to help clients discover their own solutions and inner resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emma works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods so they fit each person’s circumstances. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Emma is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to access support from different locations within the therapist's permitted area. These options offer flexibility in how people engage with therapy, allowing them to choose the format that best suits their comfort and practical needs while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emma McArthur have?

She has three years of experience.

Is Emma McArthur a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Emma McArthur provide therapy?

Emma provides therapy in English.

Where is Emma McArthur located?

Emma is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Emma McArthur as my therapist?

She offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that Emma is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Emma McArthur work with international clients?

No. Emma does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emma McArthur 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Emma is not currently accepting new clients, so availability with her may be limited.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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