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Emma Conlon

Emma Conlon, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Relational psychotherapist who listens and reflects

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  • Warm listening
  • Relationship focus
  • Mindful options

About Emma

Emma Conlon is a relational psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She offers a warm, open presence and listens with a sensitive, intuitive ear. Emma welcomes people who want to talk about things that trouble them, whether that means looking into past experiences, focusing on the here and now, or trying creative ways of seeing themselves and their relationships.

She centres sessions on how people relate to others and to themselves. If someone brings relationship concerns, Emma helps them identify patterns and consider what part they play in those dynamics. She sometimes reflects on how people interact in the counselling room to shed light on wider relationship habits.

Emma can be direct when needed and will gently challenge unhelpful patterns, while respecting each person’s boundaries and pace. The work can feel tiring at times, but it often reveals useful new perspectives. She will not push a client beyond what they are comfortable with.

Emma has a background in bodywork and occasionally offers simple meditation or mindful exercises during sessions when a client is interested. These practices are optional and used to support awareness and grounding.

Her stated areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD. She also works with a range of related concerns such as communication problems, codependency, abandonment issues and caregiver stress.

Therapeutic ways of working and what to expect online

Emma describes her practice as relational, which means she pays attention to how people connect with others and with the therapist. This approach helps when relationship patterns, attachment issues or communication problems feel stuck. It looks at real interactions and how they repeat in daily life.

She also draws on bodywork-informed techniques, introducing simple meditation or mindful exercises when clients are interested. These practices aim to increase present-moment awareness and help manage stress or anxiety through breath and attention. Used alongside talking, they can make it easier to notice physical and emotional signals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process lets clients try different ways of working and adjust as they go.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can fit around busy schedules, reduce travel time and make it easier to have shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions. It can also be useful when someone prefers a conversation without being on camera or needs a quieter, less time-consuming way to attend.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Emma work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and coping with life changes. ADHD is listed among her areas of focus, along with related concerns such as communication problems and codependency.

What is her approach in sessions?

Emma uses a relational frame, looking at how people relate in the room and in their lives. She may ask direct questions and offer gentle challenge to help clients notice recurring patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience as a relational psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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