Emma Bailey

I currently have availability within my practice.

Sometimes life doesn’t turn out as we hoped. Past experiences may leave pain, confusion, or feelings of anxiety and depression. It can be not easy to share these emotions, or even to find the words. That’s where therapy can help — offering a space away from friends or family to explore what’s happening for you.

You may be coping with loss — through bereavement, the end of a relationship, or a change in self-esteem or identity. Perhaps you’ve experienced trauma, abuse, or the challenges of pregnancy and birth, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, or difficult decisions around termination. You might even feel judged for being child-free. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space.

I bring together my background as a qualified mental health nurse and person-centred counsellor. This combination means I offer not only empathy and warmth, but also a professional understanding of mental health, resilience, and recovery. You are always at the centre of our work together — this is your time.

If you’d like to explore therapy with me, please get in touch by email, text, or phone. I aim to respond within a few hours (weekdays). I also offer a free 20-minute phone consultation, so you can share what brings you to therapy and ask any questions before deciding.

I believe counselling is about placing you at the centre of our work together. It may be a new experience to be listened to deeply — with empathy, curiosity, and without judgement. Sharing your fears and thoughts can feel both freeing and frightening, but you will not be alone; I will be alongside you as you make sense of your experiences and begin to accept yourself more fully.

With acceptance often comes change. If you are in a situation that is causing pain or discomfort, exploring your feelings and thoughts can create space for new choices. Together, we can uncover strengths and possibilities within you that may have felt hidden until now.

When you first contact me, we’ll have a brief conversation where you can share a little about what brings you to counselling. You may be feeling stressed, low, anxious, angry, confused — or perhaps a mixture of emotions. These feelings can be exhausting, even when they’re positive.

If you’d like to go ahead, we can arrange a first session — either in my comfortable therapy room in Long Buckby, or online/by telephone. In this session we’ll talk more in depth about your reasons for seeking counselling, what you hope it will bring, and explore whether we feel comfortable working together.

I have limited face-to-face availability, but always aim to work in the way that best suits you. Online and telephone counselling can offer extra freedom — many people find it easier to open up when they can choose how they present themselves.