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Emma Rigg

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Emma Rigg

BACP

BACP counsellor - life purpose and wellbeing

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Experience
6 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT matters
  • Attachment focus

About Emma

Emma Rigg is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. Emma focuses on helping clients who are coping with life changes and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She begins by listening to each person's story and recognising the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical conversation rather than labels. Emma treats the client as the expert on their life and helps them notice patterns that get in the way of feeling more steady day to day.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas alongside a client-centred way of working. That means she pays attention to how relationships and past connections shape current feelings, and keeps the focus on the person's goals and perspective. Conversations tend to be straightforward and grounded in what matters now.

Emma also works with people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and loneliness. She addresses practical problems like communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and the emotional effects of ageing.

Sessions aim to help people manage painful emotions, make clearer decisions, and build steadier coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment through the site. The subscription billing can be cancelled at any time.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 395745

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Trauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Emma uses attachment and client-centred approaches online

Attachment-based work looks at how early and important relationships influence how people react now. Online sessions can use that approach to notice patterns in close relationships, to understand feelings of abandonment or mistrust, and to practise different ways of relating. Client-centred therapy keeps the person's experience at the centre and focuses on listening, reflection, and the client's own goals rather than pushing a fixed plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adapt her way of working to their goals and preferences. The decision about methods is collaborative and may change over time as progress and needs shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family commitments or medical appointments. They can also allow a shorter check-in conversation when time is limited, and make it possible to meet without travel. Registered or accredited professionals offer remote therapy that aims to fit into everyday life while focusing on the concerns you bring.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and loneliness.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

Her style is client-centred and attachment-informed. She listens to the client's story, highlights strengths, and looks at relationship patterns that affect current feelings.

How much experience does she have?

Emma has six years of professional experience in counselling and related work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is BACP-registered and based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.

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