Counsellor profile
Dr. Emma Covernton, HCPC
Based in United Kingdom ยท 9 years of experience
Counselling for trauma, mood and behaviour
Continue with EmmaAt a glance
- Registration
- HCPC, United Kingdom (PYL043321)
- Qualifications
- HCPC
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Emma supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT CBT DBT
- Motivational interviewing
- IFS informed work
About Emma
HCPC. Nine years' experience. Dr Emma Covernton works with people on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, career issues, and ADHD-related concerns.
Dr Emma Covernton is a clinical psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. She has spent nine years working in UK clinical settings, including NHS roles. Her work focuses on helping people who are dealing with trauma, eating and sleeping problems, low motivation, and confidence issues.
In sessions she uses practical talking therapies to examine thoughts and behaviours. She encourages open conversation about feelings and reactions. She helps people identify small, manageable changes to test between sessions.
Emma draws on several approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, and Internal Family Systems. These methods are used to address anxiety, mood problems, compulsive behaviours, and difficulties with relationships and self-image.
She supports people who have experienced sexual assault and abuse, self-harm, process addictions, and complex mood or personality difficulties. Emma also works with issues linked to autism, gender dysphoria, and obsessive and compulsive problems. Practical goals and step-by-step plans are part of her way of working.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her therapeutic methods work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and difficulties that come from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain problems. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia and eating-related difficulties. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and can help with self-harm, mood instability and impulsive behaviours.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and use a collaborative process to decide which methods to try. Sessions may combine techniques and evolve over time as needs change.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you are considering work with this counsellor, please confirm the current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer flexible arrangements to help sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, and ADHD.
What style of counselling does she use?
She uses talking therapies including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, and Internal Family Systems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in UK clinical settings, including roles within the NHS.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, listed as HCPC in her credentials.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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