Low mood, anxious thoughts, or emotional numbness can quietly take over, leaving you feeling lost or disconnected. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and gently work through the layers. Together, we’ll find ways to ease the overwhelm and help you feel more present, empowered, and emotionally supported.

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Narcissistic abuse can leave lasting scars—gaslighting, manipulation, and broken boundaries often linger long after the relationship ends. In therapy, we’ll process these impacts, rebuild your self-trust, and strengthen your boundaries. My aim is to help you reclaim your voice, reconnect with your values, and rediscover a grounded, confident sense of self.

I work in a neurodivergent-affirming way, which means I won’t pathologise your experience or force you into boxes that don’t fit. Whether you’re navigating burnout, masking, sensory overwhelm, or identity questions, therapy is a space where your way of being is valid and understood. Together, we’ll build a relationship that respects your pace, your needs, and your truth.

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Trauma-informed support shaped by lived experience, where you don’t have to over-explain to be understood.

Therapy in Twickenham and online for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, neurodivergence and burnout.

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When life feels heavy, therapy can offer space to pause

There are times in life when holding everything together quietly becomes exhausting.

Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or disability and trying to adjust to a body that no longer behaves in predictable ways. Maybe you’re neurodivergent and tired of masking, overthinking, or feeling misunderstood. Or perhaps you’ve experienced relational trauma or narcissistic abuse and are still carrying the impact of those experiences.

Whatever has brought you here, therapy offers a space where you don’t have to manage everything alone. It can be a place to slow down, reflect, and begin to understand the patterns, emotions, and experiences that have shaped you.

Emma Collens BSc, Dip, MBACP (Accred)

Experienced Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor & EMDR Practitioner

I’m Emma, a BACP accredited psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, clinical supervisor and accredited coach with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, burnout, chronic illness, neurodivergence and major life transitions.

My approach is relational and trauma-informed, shaped by both professional training and lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence. I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you don’t have to explain everything or hold it all together alone.

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How I can help

Meet Emma

My approach

My work is relational and trauma informed, grounded in psychological theory while always recognising the practical realities of your life and circumstances.

In our work together, I pay attention to patterns in relationships, attachment, the way the nervous system responds to stress, and how past experiences may still be affecting the present.

Therapy is always collaborative and connected to what is happening in your life now. We work at a pace that feels manageable, with no pressure to share more than you feel ready to.

Areas I commonly support

I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, including:

Living with a long-term health condition or adapting to a life-changing diagnosis can bring waves of grief, fear, frustration, and a loss of identity. As someone with lived experience, I understand how complex and isolating it can feel. I offer a space where your reality is not only heard and understood—but genuinely held—with compassion, insight, and support as you navigate what this means for you.

Grief doesn’t follow rules—it rises and falls, circles back, and often stays longer than we expect. You might be grieving a person, a relationship, or a life you imagined. In therapy, you’ll find a safe space to hold that pain, honour what has been lost, and slowly begin to find your footing again. Together, we’ll work gently, at your own pace, to help you carry your grief while also creating space for healing and hope.

Struggling with self-doubt or harsh self-criticism can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define you. In therapy, we’ll explore where these patterns come from, understand how they’ve shaped the way you see yourself, and begin to gently challenge them. Together, we’ll work on strengthening your self-compassion and building a more empowered, confident sense of self that feels authentic and sustainable.

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How I can help

I offer several ways of working together depending on the kind of support you’re looking for.

Psychotherapy
(Talking Therapy)

Talking therapy offers a consistent, confidential space to explore whatever is getting in the way — whether that's anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, or a more general sense that something isn't right. We work together to understand the patterns and experiences that have shaped you, and to find more useful ways of moving through the world. Sessions are ongoing, and the relationship we build over time is itself a core part of how the work unfolds.

£70 per session

50 minutes

Sessions are available online and in Twickenham

Coaching

Coaching is practical and future-focused — less about exploring the past and more about building clarity, confidence, and sustainable ways forward. I specialise in coaching neurodivergent professionals and people living with chronic illness or disability, particularly around burnout, work-related pressure, and major life transitions. We focus on what's actually workable for your brain, your body, and your circumstances — not a generic productivity framework.

£150 per session

60 minutes

Sessions are available online and in Twickenham

EMDR
Therapy

EMDR is an evidence-based approach that works differently from talking therapy. Rather than relying primarily on conversation, it helps the brain process traumatic or distressing memories that remain emotionally charged — the ones that still feel raw, or that intrude when you'd rather they didn't. Over time, the memory remains but loses its grip, so it no longer has the same power to disturb your present. EMDR can be used as a standalone approach or alongside ongoing therapy.

£125 per session

90 minutes

Sessions are available online and in Twickenham

Clinical Supervision

I offer clinical supervision for qualified counsellors and trainee therapists who want a reflective, supportive space for their work. Supervision provides room to think about client material, ethical considerations, risk, and the relational dynamics that arise in practice. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in professional development, helping you feel supported in both your clinical decision-making and your growth as a practitioner.

£70 per session

60 minutes

Sessions are available online and in Twickenham

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What it's like to work with me

Therapy with me is collaborative, thoughtful, and shaped around your needs, pace, and circumstances.

Some sessions may involve exploring the past, while others focus on what is happening in your life now.

Over time, many people find they gain more clarity, respond differently to anxiety and overwhelm, and begin to build greater self-compassion, confidence, and self-trust.

There is no pressure to move faster than feels comfortable. The work develops gradually, and the therapeutic relationship itself becomes an important part of the process.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are thinking about beginning therapy and would like to explore whether we might be a good fit, you are very welcome to get in touch.

1 Book a consultation

Send me a message to arrange an initial consultation. This can be a telephone or video call of up to 30 minutes (£25), or a full 60-minute assessment session (£60).

2 Get to know each other

We’ll talk through what has brought you here, your current difficulties, and what you are hoping for from therapy. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and consider whether I feel like the right fit for you.

3 Begin your therapy journey

If you decide to move forward, we can arrange ongoing sessions online or in person and begin the work at a pace that feels thoughtful, manageable, and supportive.

Health insurance providers

I am recognised as a provider for several health insurance companies including:

Bupa | AXA | Aviva

If you plan to access therapy through your insurance provider, please feel free to get in touch to check whether your sessions may be covered.

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"Emma has helped me begin the process of recovering from a traumatic experience which triggered a lot of historic issues. Her approach has been better than I could have expected, she's thoughtful, understanding and clearly listens. She helps me approach things from new perspectives and is incredibly compassionate. I was scared to start therapy, but having met Emma, I'm really unsure why I was worried. I now have an outlet for my issues and I'm working through them, it's been life-changing!"

Anon

My values

Diverse medical professionals walking through pride flag, representing inclusivity and equality.

I believe therapy should feel inclusive, accessible, and affirming.

I am committed to offering a safe and respectful space for people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, including LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, and those living with disability or chronic illness.

This means creating a space where difference is not pathologised or misunderstood, but met with care, respect, and genuine understanding.

Trauma-informed support shaped by lived experience, where you don’t have to over-explain to be understood.

When life feels heavy, therapy can offer space to pause

Emma Collens BSc, Dip, MBACP (Accred)

Experienced Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor & EMDR Practitioner

My approach

My work is relational and trauma informed, grounded in psychological theory while always recognising the practical realities of your life and circumstances.

In our work together, I pay attention to patterns in relationships, attachment, the way the nervous system responds to stress, and how past experiences may still be affecting the present.

Areas I commonly support

I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, including:

Anxiety & Depression

Chronic Illness & Disability

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Grief & Loss

Neurodivergence

Low Self-Esteem & Self-Worth