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Counselling and Psychotherapy in London Bridge, SE1, Tunbridge Wells and Online Worldwide

BACP Accredited Therapist

Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Counselling and Psychotherapy

As a qualified and BACP accredited psychodynamic therapist, I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy to adults. I work from Tunbridge Wells, London Bridge, SE1, and online. Before training as an accredited BACP therapist I worked as a lawyer in the City and internationally.

I have a specialist interest in working with lawyers and have trained with the British Menopause Society to offer CBT for menopause.

I work with adults and professionals, leading full and often demanding careers, both locally and internationally. People who are capable and composed outwardly, even when things feel more complicated inside. Having spent years in high-pressure professional environments myself, I understand the inner and outer expectations that can come with those roles. Therapy with me offers a space to step out of that pace and explore what’s happening beneath the surface.


Whilst there is no one set way with therapy — and no two people experience the same circumstances in the same way — my approach is warm, steady, and insightful, attuning to the individual and their particular needs and experiences.

I am an Aviva, Cigna and Vitality Health recognised therapist

Sessions for Lawyers

Sessions for Lawyers and Legal Professionals

A June 2026 report, Pressure Points: Mapping Women's Wellbeing in Law, found that 67% of women in the legal profession have considered changing jobs or taking a career break due to health and wellbeing concerns, with many citing stress, burnout and anxiety. Yet fewer than half felt able to raise these concerns openly at work.

As an ex-City lawyer, I offer counselling and psychotherapy sessions to women navigating this stage, whether that's burnout, a loss of identity within the profession, or a genuine crossroads about whether to stay in law at all. Male lawyers face similar pressures within a demanding profession, and I welcome sessions with men facing high workloads, perfectionism, or their own career transitions too.

You can read more about my experiences as a lawyer in The Telegraph here.

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Working Together

There is substantial research to suggest that many mental health difficulties arise in childhood and that adult mental health challenges are developmental in nature.

I provide a space and an atmosphere of support and collaboration, to begin to explore your life, and past and present experiences. Together, we will dive deep into your thoughts, emotions, desires, and fears, including current struggles, past events, and childhood memories.

This self-examination and personal discovery process offers you valuable insight and a new perspective.

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How therapy can help

Our sessions can benefit you with the knowledge to solve inner conflicts, work through repressed emotions, and find relief. During our sessions, I teach you practical coping strategies to face challenging situations, boosting your resilience and adaptability.

Increasing self-awareness

Identifying your patterns and getting to know yourself enables you to make new connections and spot patterns that originate in the past. This new self-awareness can help you notice how your experiences might have shaped and continue to affect you today.

Increasing self-esteem

Recognising this truth can drive you to shift unhelpful recurring behaviours, let go of old ones, and bring about change that feels lasting, whilst increasing your self-esteem.

What We Can Talk About

People come to me with a wide range of issues. Here are some of the difficulties that can be supported through counselling and psychotherapy:

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Attachment issues
  • Bereavement
  • Grief and loss
  • Bullying
  • Career challenges
  • Carer support
  • Birth and child related issues
  • Chronic illness
  • Divorce and separation
  • Discrimination and dislocation
  • Expat experiences and culture shock
  • Health conditions causing emotional and psychological distress
  • High workloads and client demands
  • Identity crisis
  • Life transitions
  • Low self-esteem
  • Menopause
  • Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress
  • Racism
  • Sexism
  • Self–harm
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Trauma

“My sessions with Emilia felt very safe and supportive. I felt I could open up easily and it was a warm space to be in. I had my sessions online which was easier than I first thought and sometimes we met in person. Emilia helped me to manage and understand my behaviours and explore some painful parts of my childhood- she did this with great care and empathy. I miss our sessions because it always felt as if someone had my back but I feel empowered and positive about navigating tricky life moments, which I think is down to the depth of support and confidence she gave me.”

“Emilia really helped me to work through the challenges that I was facing and to effect a genuine change in my life. She came to grips with my situation really quickly, and I felt that she truly understood me and could help me right from the beginning. The environment Emilia creates is very safe and supportive, which makes it easier to work through difficult problems. With Emilia's help, I could better understand how past events have shaped me and my view of the world and work through to a place where I am much happier and confident about my life moving forward.”

“Emilia provided a compassionate and supportive space for me to explore the journey of my life and to work through previous traumas. I felt she was invested in me, really understanding and listening to me. Not only was Emilia kind and empathic but she also offered a wealth of knowledge which allowed me to better understand previous events. Emilia helped me form the tools to put in place boundaries to help me become a happier and more confident person. She was wonderful to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to others.”

“Emilia is a skilled therapist. She is empathic and caring and supported me to make sense of a number of difficulties. She is very patient too, which allowed me to become more vulnerable - something I've found difficult as a male, and with other therapists. I think most importantly I enjoyed the time I shared with Emilia and wish her the best in and out of the therapy room.”

Contact Me

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling and psychotherapy works. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

To book a free 15 minute consultation please click here. To book an ongoing appointment, please call me on 07344312844

or email emiliayaucounselling@gmail.com.

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