Client Stories
These stories are shared with permission from individuals and couples who have worked with me and kindly allowed their experiences to be included here. Each one reflects a unique journey of growth, healing, and connection, from navigating anxiety or fertility struggles to rebuilding trust, intimacy, and self-worth.
Their reflections remind us that change takes courage, that healing is possible, and that we are never as alone as we might feel. My hope is that their words offer reassurance, inspiration, and a sense of what can unfold when we begin to meet ourselves and each other with honesty and care.
Individuals
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Peter
I have worked with Emma for several years now, and I can’t thank her enough for helping me grow into the person I am today.
I first came to Emma during a period of my life when I had ended two relationships with amazing but very different women for the same reason. I wasn’t blind to the fact that I was the common denominator, but I had blind spots when it came to understanding why I kept facing the same challenges in relationships. Over the next few years, Emma guided me, challenged me, supported me, and, when necessary, poked at the areas I had always brushed under the table.
Although I had a great relationship with my family, there were unhealthy dynamics beneath the surface behaviours and patterns I had unconsciously learned from my parents' relationship that were not serving me. With Emma’s guidance, I was able to see these patterns clearly for the first time. That was difficult, but it led to some of the biggest breakthroughs of my life. I won’t lie, it took time to come to terms with what I learned, and even longer to implement daily practices that changed the way I showed up in my life. But Emma supported me through all of it, and I am incredibly grateful for her work.
One of the most transformative areas Emma helped me with was my sexual performance anxiety. Since my early twenties, I had relied on Viagra, and by the time I reached my late thirties, I knew this was something I needed to address. My unrealistic expectations around sex, performance, and what it means to ‘be a man’ were all explored in our work together. Over time, I began to see how my thinking wasn’t aligned with reality, and that misalignment was feeding my anxiety.
Emma didn’t just help me uncover past patterns and limiting beliefs—she equipped me with practical tools. Through hypnosis, meditation, and specific exercises I could do on my own, I started seeing real changes. The work wasn’t always easy, but the results were undeniable.
A few years on, I am now in a loving relationship, soon to be engaged, and I can see—clear as day—the difference between the man I was and the man I am now. There is always more work to do, but more and more, I find myself showing up in the world as the person I aspire to be, rather than someone acting out of fear, old patterns, and insecurity.
Working with Emma has been life-changing, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
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Mandy
When I contacted Emma I was feeling as though I had no control over my life. Single mum, working as a manager in recruitment and a host of other issues my life was a pressure pot and I was panicking daily. Emma through CBT and Hypnotherapy gave me the tools to be positive about my lfe. In the sessions we worked on specific issues and the Hypnotherapy recordings directly dealt with the triggers that were happening at the time. Emma gives you the feeling that you can conquer every challenge that may come your way but at the same time (from someone who finds it difficult) it is OK to ask for help. Self-hypnosis empowered me and for that tool alone I am eternally thankful.
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Amandeep
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer earlier this year. The doctors were as surprised as I was about the diagnosis and a week or so after treatment, I lost confidence in my health and my body. I became very anxious whenever I left my house and especially when I was alone. I started to have panic attacks on public transport and I stopped going out of the house, or even out of my bedroom. That’s when I found Emma on this site. She has given me back my confidence and so much more. I am able to make peace with the diagnosis and appreciate that my body is strong. She made me view my diagnosis and treatment in a whole new light. Emma’s help and advice has had a knock on effect on different areas of my life-relationships with others and with myself. I don’t think I can say ’Thank You’ enough! She’s definitely someone I would recommend.
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Barry
I can’t recommend Emma enough. After visiting three different therapists and getting nowhere I found Emma and I believe I was lucky to do so. I was at a very dark time in my life, masking my issues, a failed marriage, difficult recent past events and flawed relationships and with alcohol and self-harm. My sessions with Emma couldn’t have been more different to the people I had seen before. I was given a plan, a potential timescale and homework. I was genuinely challenged to think in different ways and understand my life in new ways. I learnt techniques and skills to help me deal with life in a much more productive, present, and healthy way. Emma was direct, challenging and honest. You can’t hide, she will understand you better than you understand yourself. I would say she has a balanced approach and an understanding that allows her to help you get the most out of what she offers. Working with Emma helped me with the issues I was facing but I got much more than that – I got a more balanced, healthy way to view the world that I am still getting better at and applying to everyday life two years later.
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Alison
I have made multiple attempts at articulating the enormously positive impact working with Emma has had on me - for the simple reason that there are just so many. I originally contacted Emma when I was struggling to sleep. Having sought the advice of my GP (who just prescribed sleeping tablets) I knew that to succeed in the career I loved and get out of the vicious cycle I was in would require more than just a short term fix, it required a mindshift. So I approached Emma with what was a pretty challenging timescale (I started a new job in 4 weeks) and pretty high expectations of both myself and the solutions she might offer. I went in looking for a solution to an immediate and obvious ’surface’ problem but Emma took the time to explore the root of the issue, the potential drivers of it, my beliefs and relationship with myself and how and what triggered my responses. Her style is very bespoke, flexible and open and centred on what I wanted to achieve but equally guided and challenged. In 5 sessions I have learnt techniques and strategies for things I didnt realise where inhibiting me but feel liberated by the new thinking that has come with the action. I 100% recommend Emma and as cliched as it is, as I said to her at our last session ’honestly this has changed my life’.
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Gemma
Emma came as a recommendation through a friend, I had just been made redundant and the start of some family trauma was bubbling. We worked together talking about triggering situations and ultimately how to respond differently to drive positive behaviours for myself and my mind. For me, the key was to have a space where I felt safe and nurtured so I could let go and welcome other perspectives. The work we did together, has strengthened me from the inside allowing me to make fundamental changes in my life, for the better! Without doubt, I would not have been able to get through the period without the constructive support and direction Emma offered. I feel the door is always open to return as and when I need to which is a great feeling.
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Kate
I arranged a session with Emma following a severe bout of insomnia at Christmas - before then sleeplessness is something I had just accepted was a part of my life. Her approach was challenging, direct, pragmatic, and logical. Each session helped unpick many of the reasons and negative thoughts that were sustaining the insomnia, some of these which were also spilling over to other areas of my life. With her guidance, we worked through these and I’ve since barely suffered from insomnia or the associated anxiety. I would wholeheartedly recommend her approach.
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David
I have been suffering from depression in various forms over the past 38 years. Emma gave me new angles to deal with my negative thoughts, that have been very beneficial. What I particularly liked about Emma was her firm approach and genuine interest and concern in her patient.
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Ben
Working with Emma has changed my life. I mean this in every sense of the word. I came to Emma at a very dark time in my life. I had low self-esteem issues, lacked confidence, viewed the world negatively and was suffering from increasing anxiety and panic attacks. I was initially reluctant to work with a therapist but went because my sister had booked my initial session with Emma. I am sure Emma will testify that I was a difficult client in the first few weeks. I was closed, didnt want to share things with her and was weary of the value I would get out of the sessions. But Emma persisted and challenged me to think differently about my life. everything she said about me was accurate, I was amazed at how she had sussed me out after only a few sessions. That got my attention, and I knew there and then I would benefit from working with her on my mental issues. It has been 6 months since I started with her, and I can say that my outlook on life has changed for the better thanks to Emma’s help. I now am able to handle difficult situations which previously would cause me much anxiety. I have a more positive outlook on life and as a result things are looking up for me. I dont think I could have got to this place mentally on my own. I owe more than the cost of a session to Emma, she truly changed my life and I am grateful to her for that. I would strongly recommend anyone who reads this and relates to the issues I was going through to reach out to Emma. You will not regret it and she will change your perspective on life!
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Tony
Having suffered from anxiety for much of my adult life, I finally decided to act on it when things started to feel like they were spiralling out of control. Emma was very calm, putting me at ease, but was also clear that she wouldn’t mince her words. So on our first meeting I was able to speak about many of my issues (something I had never done with anyone before), in the knowledge that she was listening, but also knowing that she would identify and confront the issues rather than skirting around them. This meant that in no time at all we were making progress having got to the bottom of things so quickly. From then on we were able to work out ways of overcoming my problems, this was done through a variety of techniques, meaning she was able to use her listening skills, advisory skills, hypnotherapy skills and many more skills to allow me to start taking back control of my anxiety and life! Emma was clear that you have to be willing to put the hard work in as well, and if you do then the rewards are unlimited. Within 4 months of seeing her I had conquered all my fears and anxieties, including fears of heights, travel, public speaking to name a few, as well as sorting out issues with my marriage and work, and I was even able to solve an issue with infertility due to stress. I am now in such a good space compared to that from 5 months ago that I really can never thank Emma enough for her hard work. Nor can I recommend her enough for anyone feeling that life’s getting on top of them!
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Maria
I began my journey with Emma because of her expertise in grief and psychosexual therapy. Having lost my mum at a young age, my father in my late twenties, and carrying unresolved childhood traumas, I knew I had a lot to work through. From the very beginning, I felt a strong connection with Emma and knew I could trust her completely. This trust allowed me to open up fully, especially as I began healing around my sexuality.
As therapy progressed, it became clear how much of my past I was bringing into my relationship. Emma gently encouraged me to invite my partner into the process. At first, I couldn’t imagine doing that, but soon my partner—now my husband—joined our sessions. Looking back, I can honestly say that without Emma’s support, our relationship might not have survived. She helped us discover a shared language, communicate effectively, and truly appreciate one another.
Some of our friends found it unusual that we went to couple’s therapy before we were even married, but for us it was transformative. We now strongly believe that therapy is one of the keys to building a lasting, loving relationship.
A year later, when we faced the pain of miscarriage, we reached out to Emma again. Her guidance helped us navigate that incredibly difficult time together. Today, we are blessed to be a family of three, and we owe much of the closeness, respect, and support we share to Emma’s work with us.
I am deeply grateful for Emma’s support and recommend her with all my heart.
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Mark & Eliza
Starting therapy felt daunting at first, but it has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. When my partner and I began couples therapy, we were going through a very painful and uncertain time, after the birth of our second child, I had a sexual affair which literally broke us, we thought we would never recover or be able to rebuild the trust, intimacy, and deep love we had. The sessions weren’t always easy, there were some very honest and uncomfortable conversations, but they helped us to really see each other, to recognise our triggers, and to work through them together rather than against each other.
The guidance, tools, and techniques we’ve learned, such as meditation, recognising when we are in a “child” or “adult” state, and approaching communication with clarity and compassion, have made a huge difference. We feel more connected, more like a team, and stronger in our relationship.
We know it’s a lifelong journey and that we’re not perfect, but therapy has given us the foundation to build a loving, mature, and healthy relationship together. For that, we are deeply grateful.
Emma continues to provide us with a space where we feel safe to be our most vulnerable.
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Cristina
I started to work with Emma during Covid19 At the time, my partner asked me about the possibility of having a baby and starting our family together, but I was very scared and not ready yet, so I started to doubt myself as a potential Mum to be and about our relationship. Emma helped me to go through this tough moment and work more on my relationship. Initially I started having one-to-one appointments also with some hypnosis sessions and then we included my partner for couple therapy, this helped us communicate better and our relationship deepened. In our last session with Emma we announced our pregnancy and last October we welcomed to the world our baby girl. We cannot thank Emma enough for the help and support she gave us.
Couples
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Charlotte
I have known and worked with Emma on and off for around six years, initially having met her through a friend. We got to talking about her work, and her approach seemed so refreshing and different to any therapy or coaching I had experienced before, so a few weeks later I contacted her to arrange an initial session. I have now come to look back on our initial meeting as serendipitous! At the time I didn’t know how much I needed Emma, let alone the impact that her support would have on every aspect of my life.
Over the years Emma has helped me through a range of challenges including; low self esteem, relationship issues, destructive behaviours, professional coaching and most recently the emotions of fertility problems.
Emma has helped me to address every aspect of my behaviour and life by challenging me to understand what I’m seeking, be mindful of my words and actions, and to push through discomfort to get to breakthroughs. It’s not always been an easy journey, but Emma has been with me every step of the way encouraging me and telling me I can do it - even when I didn’t think I could.
I have now managed to understand and overcome issues that I thought would be with me forever and am at such a happy and positive place in life- I recently found out I am pregnant and I genuinely can’t thank Emma enough.
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Sally
Emma was recommended to me by a friend - it was the day before Christmas eve and I’d been working until 10pm (as I often did) and I was really stressed and anxious about all the issues at work. This friend suggested that maybe I was a workaholic and that could really benefit from talking to someone ... that’s when she gave me Emma’s contact details.
Meeting Emma changed my life. It turned out that I had issues with how I felt about myself and was using my work as my main way of validating who I was and what I stood for. I thought it gave me my purpose. Emma gently explained the principles of CBT to me and helped to shine a light on everyday situations and interactions with others that were leaving me feeling uneasy or upset and showed me how I could use these principles to respond in way that sat well with my authentic self.... and ultimately reduce my stress and anxiety. Emma sympathetically guided me through some old thoughts and beliefs, through talking and hypnotherapy (which was incredible!), that were holding me back from finding my joy. She helped me deconstruct them and build new, healthier beliefs about myself in their place.
I later saw Emma to help me deal with the difficult birth of my daughter, the separation in hospital, the stress that it put on my relationship and the issues that subsequently arose owing to my relationship with my own parents. Emma was incredible, again helping to decode my behaviours, thought and feelings and finding practical solutions to issues that were standing in the way of me moving on. Emma is so pragmatic and resourceful! The solutions she thought of would most likely never have occurred to me and helped me so much when I felt like I was completely stuck in a rut and feeling very anxious. Emma’s words and guidance are with me always and I now do my best to try to impart the wisdom and powerful tools, I learnt with Emma, to my own two daughters.
Over the years, I have suggested that many of my friends go to seek Emma’s help- they have all been the better for it-Whether it’s saving a relationship, finding the strength to follow ones passion, changing careers, finding love, dealing with chronic anxiety or to find ones joy again after a very difficult time. I couldn’t recommend Emma and her nurturing approach to psychotherapy more highly. A true gem.
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Evgenia
After nearly a year of trying for a baby, I was struggling with quite bad anxiety that "it would never happen to me" (despite medically being "normal"). I found Emma when I was researching practitioners with an expertise in the psychological factors affecting women’s fertility. During my sessions with Emma in the summer 2015, I realised that I actually had generalised anxiety that was presenting as fear of infertility. Emma patiently guided me through the journey of dealing with those issues. I was astonished to fall pregnant in august 2015, after just 10 sessions with Emma, and I am about to have a baby-girl any day now. :-) Would highly recommend Emma to any woman who is planning a family.
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Erica
I began working with Emma during a very challenging time in my life, dealing with anxiety and secondary infertility. She provided a safe, supportive space where I felt heard and understood.
Throughout my IVF journey, our hypnotherapy sessions became an essential part of my emotional wellbeing. Emma also provided tailored recordings that I could use in my own time. They helped me reconnect with my body and emotions and gave me a sense of calm whenever I needed it most.
Emma’s thoughtful, direct and compassionate approach made a real difference for me, and I’m so grateful for the tools and support she offered. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful, holistic support on their journey.
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Antonia
I came to Emma suffering with what I can only describe as the after-effects and depression from an abortion. I had been recommended to Emma by my cousin, who had successfully received fertility support with her, and who suggested that she may be able to help me. When I first met Emma I knew immediately she was someone I would be able to be totally honest and open with. We started at the beginning, and I told her the details of my situation, the subsequent relationship break-up and the agony that I currently found myself in – revolving mainly around feelings of guilt and feeling I had made utterly the wrong decision and had ruined my life. Week by week, Emma gradually helped me to turn my life around. The sessions weren’t often easy, but I feel Emma’s unique holistic approach of combining discussion with bodywork and looking at diet and lifestyle was simply the most brilliantly effective way of pulling me out of such a wretched time in my life.
Now my life is back on course again and I am able to look back with much greater perspective. I couldn’t recommend Emma highly enough – she created an absolute oasis of calm and support at a very difficult time in my life, and to anyone who ever found themselves in a similar circumstance, this would be the first place I would tell them to go.
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Lucy
When I discovered I was pregnant in January, I was shocked, horrified and utterly bamboozled. I’d only come off the Pill the month before and had assumed it would take months to conceive. I’d only just got married; I wasn’t ready. I didn’t want to be pregnant yet. Such shock and horror was compounded all the more by the guilt this reaction caused. Why did this news impact so negatively on me? Why did I not feel happy and excited like I was supposed to, like other women? After all, I ’wanted’ it; I had married the man of my dreams, we wanted a family together, I’d come off the Pill. So what was the problem?
I felt disgusted with myself, isolated and completely at a loss. Then the depression kicked in good and proper. I’ve never been prone to depression, but I know what it means when you can’t face getting out of bed and all you can manage of a day is to walk around feeling nihilistic and empty. Not great when you’re self-employed and have crucial deadlines to meet. Then I was recommended Emma.
She kindly squeezed me in to her busy schedule after my tearful phone call at late notice and there began a series of sessions of counselling and massage, which became the lifeline of my early pregnancy. Don’t get me wrong, I had plenty of support at home. My husband was wonderful, but at the same time he found my reaction hard to deal with as he understandably felt like I was rejecting a part of him, so having Emma’s impartial ear and voice of expertise was invaluable. She helped me realise that what I was going through was not that unusual, that I was not alone, but, most importantly, that there is no ’supposed to’ about pregnancy and the feelings that come with it.
For instance, I thought that even though I’d never been one of those women who dream of motherhood from a young age, that when it came to it some latent maternal instinct would kick in and I would feel all those happy natural things that others seemed to. I thought that when it happened, I was supposed to feel lucky and happy. Instead, I felt cheated by the lack of such emotions, not to mention deeply guilty towards my friends who were having difficulty conceiving.
But as Emma helped me see, everyone’s experience is different and many women suffer from antenatal depression... you just don’t hear about it that much, at least not as much as post-natal depression. So, Emma helped me accept my feelings, to go with them and explore everything surrounding them. She helped me see that not only was my body awash with alien hormones, but also very gently helped me look inside myself to explore any issues or fears I might have about motherhood. Issues. I am now about two weeks away from giving birth and feeling like a completely different person.
I’m still trepidatious about motherhood, but only in so far as I have no idea what to expect, but crucially I am looking forward to the experience and am ready to embrace it and my baby with delight and serenity.
Fertility, pregnancy, birth and post-natal
