I am a BACP registered integrative counsellor based in West London. I offer a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can explore whatever difficulties you are facing in a non-judgemental environment.
I work with people experiencing a range of issues from anxiety and depression, PTSD and trauma, low self esteem and anger issues as well as relationship and work related issues right through to those suffering with complex personality disorders, suicidal thoughts and those who self harm. I have a special interest in working with those with life changing illnesses/injuries and those who are struggling to come to terms with a disability/long term illness that impacts their daily life.
I only work Monday - Wednesday and therefore there may be a delay in responding to you if you message me outside of my work hours.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #390228
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Emma Collens. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I am so impressed with how well Emma understands what I'm trying to say.... sometimes I don't even understand it myself, so it really makes me feel like she's listening and has a good knowledge of my thoughts and emotions. I definitely feel safe when talking to her.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Emma for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Emma makes you feel safe and respected. It is very easy to discuss my issues with her and the tools she provides are invaluable. I can’t recommend her enough.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Emma for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I love that Emma is always available and it always seems like she understands me and gives effort into me realising that she is hearing me.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Emma for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
A wonderful and thoughtful therapist, I feel like I am really listened too without judgement
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Emma for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Emma has helped me begin the process of recovering from a traumatic experience which trigged a lot of historic issues. Her approach has been better than I could have expected, she's thoughtful, understanding and clearly listens. She helps me approach things from new perspectives and is incredibly compassionate. I was scared to start therapy, but having met Emma, I'm really unsure why I was worried. I now have an outlet for my issues and I'm working through them, it's been life changing!
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Emma for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Emma is really nice and easygoing person, for me it’s very very hard to open for people and with her was really easy. I made huge progress during therapy with her. I would gladly recommend her.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Emma for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes