Emma Johnston

My clients have always really valued my honesty and my no-nonsense, down-to-earth approach. I am not about therapeutic tricks and gimmicks; I believe that long-standing change happens in the safety of a strong therapeutic alliance. With that in mind, I offer you my unique self and sense of humour with warmth and acceptance.

I am a wife, mum, and stepmum. I have had a varied career before retraining to become a therapist. I know what it’s like to run a business and a busy family home, so where possible, I will always endeavour to be as flexible as I can be. If you are unsure if I would be a good fit for you, just pick up the phone, and we can arrange a time to talk. It is so important to choose the right therapist; if we don't have a trusting, caring relationship, then we can't work at depth together and make change happen.

I work with adults, young people, and couples, including neurodivergent and neurotypical clients. I am part of a group of therapists who meet monthly to discuss ADHD and Autism to ensure that we are up to date and providing the best level of care for our diverse clients. ADHD is appearing in my work more and more, particularly in relation to anger management work and couples therapy.

In my practice, I offer a safe contained space where you can explore any issues within your relationship that you might be finding hard to talk about at home. Our work will focus on achieving a good outcome for both parties, and I remain non-judgmental and impartial, especially in the context of couples therapy.

I have extensive experience working with issues relating to anger, whether with an individual or as part of a couple. I can teach you techniques to help manage anger while facilitating a safe space for you to explore its origins. My approach is rooted in person-centred therapy, allowing for a personalized experience.

I attend Continuous Professional Development seminars to ensure my knowledge is varied and up to date. I have a keen interest in eating disorders; in particular, if you are a parent of a child or young person who is struggling with an eating disorder, please get in touch—we can work together. I would welcome the opportunity to assist you, and I have experience working with families who are facing challenges.

You can get in touch by sending an email, giving me a call, or dropping me a text. I have availability for face-to-face and/or remote neurodivergent counselling sessions.

Qualifications & Additional In-Depth Training

Level 3 Counselling Skills

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Certificate in Couples Counselling

Certificate in Working with Neurodivergent Couples

Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology

ADHD in the Therapy Room

Autism in the Therapy Room

Therapeutic Relationship is a Two-Way Street

Neuro-Affirming ADHD Couples Therapy Therapeutic Themes and Interventions

TA101

Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis (Assessed at Post Graduate Level)

Year 2 Clinical Training in Transactional Analysis (Assessed at Post Graduate Level)

Year 3 Clinical Training in Transactional Analysis (Assessed at Post Graduate Level)

Level 7 UKATA Transactional Analysis Diploma in TA Practice in the Field of Psychotherapy

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Fitness

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork

In addition, I attend regular seminars for my specialist interests.