About me
Welcome to Emma Weston Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR, Clinical and Supervision
I'm a neurodivergent, UK-based counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor, offering a warm, collaborative, and authentic approach.
My work is neurodiversity‑affirming and trauma‑informed, grounded in a relational, Person‑Centred approach that honours you as the expert on your own life. My passion is in supporting neurodivergent - Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD and other neurodivergent identities, highly sensitive adults and families, and those experiencing grief, loss, or life transitions. I hold a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (research-based, focused on understanding how to best work with neurodivergent people), I am EMDR trained, and I am an Accredited Member of the BACP.
I would describe the way I work as eclectic and this is a psychotherapy approach in which the therapist does not stick to a single “school” of therapy, but instead selects and combines techniques from several different models to suit the individual client and the specific issues they bring, drawing on a range of modalities, to include: Humanistic approaches such as Transactional Analysis, Compassion‑Focused Therapy, Person‑Centred, Solution‑Focussed Brief Therapy, Existential, and Gestalt. I may also incorporate a Psychodynamic approach and I also offer EMDR which is a trauma therapy. My work is also informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I tend to work visually and creatively and I include psychoeducation in my work.
I began my counselling training in 2003 and have since worked in charities, within hospice care as the Counselling and Bereavement Lead; running the counselling service and supporting families and people at the end of life. I have also worked in education, first as a lecturer, and then for a leading awarding body, helping to uphold standards in counselling and psychotherapy. I have assessed and moderated counselling qualifications from levels 2 to 6. I now work in private practice as a Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I absolutely love my work and I see it as an honour and a privilege. Something I am immensely passionate about.
I am a Clinical Supervisor, and clinical supervision is a mandatory, formal, and regular arrangement where counsellors and psychotherapists review their client work with an experienced supervisor. It ensures ethical, safe, and effective practice by supporting practitioner well-being, enhancing skills, and maintaining professional standards. I have had the pleasure of supporting several of my supervisees to successfully achieve their BACP accreditation. I am also a mentor to counsellors developing a niche, newly qualified, or wanting support setting up their private practice.
My style is down-to-earth and I draw on creative, visual, and psychoeducational approaches to meet each person's unique needs. Above all, I aim to provide a safe, accepting space where you can explore what matters most to you.
In my spare time, I like to balance curiosity with a good dose of nature. I enjoy being outdoors, walking my dog and taking photographs along the way, usually of plants, skies, or small moments that catch my attention. I’m also drawn to art, history, the environment and natural world. I like to visit museums, galleries, and exhibitions when I can. More broadly, I’m interested in different cultures, music, films, and reading, and I usually have a book or two on the go. I’m especially interested in people, the environment, the wider world, health, psychology, and wellbeing.
To support my own nervous system, I enjoy attending sound baths, which I find grounding and restorative. I value time that allows me to slow down, notice things more closely, and reconnect, whether that’s outdoors, in creative spaces, or simply pausing long enough to take it all in. I hold a strong personal and professional commitment to the natural environment, recognising its vital role in emotional wellbeing and psychological health. My appreciation for nature is not only a personal interest but also informs the way I approach counselling, particularly in supporting grounding, regulation, and connection for clients.
Sustainability is integrated into my practice in practical and mindful ways. I offer remote sessions to reduce travel-related environmental impact, while maintaining a calm, contained therapeutic space online. In my physical practice, I recycle and I aim to minimise waste by choosing environmentally conscious materials. I am also attentive to energy use within my workspace and make considered choices about resources and suppliers.
Clinically, I incorporate nature-informed approaches when appropriate, drawing on the regulating and restorative qualities of the natural world. This may include grounding techniques inspired by sensory awareness, encouraging clients to engage with outdoor environments.
