Emily Wilks, BACP

Emily Wilks is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, jealousy and low self-esteem. She often supports those facing life changes or who want to understand how past hurt affects them now. Emily is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Emily offers a calm, direct style framed by warmth and honesty. She focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions look at current thoughts, feelings and behaviours, while also reflecting on past relationships that may shape present responses. Many clients come to address anxiety, stress or relationship strain. Others want to work through childhood trauma, including neglect or abuse, to see how it affects their everyday life. Emily also explores specific issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns, codependency and jealousy when these arise. Work with Emily moves at a pace that suits the individual. She balances straightforward feedback with openness and curiosity. The aim is to help people grow self-awareness, find clearer choices and rebuild a steadier sense of self. Her approach encourages people to reconnect with what they truly want. Sessions can help improve communication, manage overwhelming feelings and rebuild self-trust. Emily describes the process as collaborative, walking alongside clients through hard moments and brighter ones alike.

How different approaches can help online

Emily’s work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that centre on the relationship and on exploring past influences. Person-centred work focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own answers; it can be useful for building self-esteem and clarity about what someone wants. Psychodynamic-informed techniques look at patterns from earlier relationships and how they show up today; this approach can help when fears of abandonment, attachment worries or recurring relationship problems are present. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as understanding and priorities evolve. Practical benefits of working online can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and check in from wherever is convenient. If you want to confirm which session formats are offered, please check the therapist’s current options before booking.