EMMA KING

Senior Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her


As a mature psychologist, I have had experience in many of the issues that trouble adolescents and adults. Whether you are looking for assistance with career development or regarding personal issues, I hope to be able to assist you in your therapy.


I generally practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help you identify and develop possible solutions to your own problems. I follow positive psychology in the belief that most people undertake therapy in an attempt to improve their thinking and behaviour. Open discussions with an objective therapist can help alter perspectives that enable change. 

I moved from face-to-face to online therapy at the beginning of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced us into working remotely. I realised that not only is online therapy a viable alternative, it is preferable to being there physically for many people. It allows people to discuss their issues in the privacy and comfort of their own homes and allows an element of anonymity that appeals to a lot of people.

My areas of expertise are:

Career Counselling/Occupational Psychology/Personal Development - I use a combination of psychometric testing and counselling to help young people explore career directions, and adults to explore career change options. You will be encouraged to consider choices that will suit your abilities, interests and personality, and hopefully, enable you to find a career that is fulfilling. 

Relationships and conflict - I will help you examine your relationship problems and discuss possible sources of conflict in order for you to resolve your personal difficulties with other people. Very often our previous experiences colour our behaviour towards others without us realising it. Therapy may allow you to examine your perspectives and perhaps adjust those where it is necessary. 

Health Psychology - Ill health or a distressing diagnosis can be lonely and frightening. Therapy may help you to cope with your reaction to your situation, understand your recovery process and treatment, and prevent further ill health. We can explore behaviours and health choices that may improve your quality of life going forward. 

Isolation - I spent a lot of time over the last two years counselling people battling with isolation and the anxiety and depression it can cause. Migration for work is a common reason for isolation and cultural differences may contribute. The lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated this social phenomenon. Online therapy will allow you to examine these feelings of disconnection. 


Therapeutic approaches Emma is experienced in:

  • Person-centred therapy

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

  • Psychometric Testing


Emma is experienced in the treatment of:

  • Addictions

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Anger management

  • Career Counselling

  • Couples

  • Depression

  • Family Issues

  • Gender identity

  • Generalised Anxiety (GAD)

  • Grief / bereavement

  • Health Anxiety

  • Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

  • Panic

  • Parenting Issues

  • Relationship problems

  • Self Harm

  • Separation & Divorce

  • Social Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Extensive professional and personal experience working within the LGBTQI+ community.

Qualifications & accreditations.

MSc in Applied Psychology (University of Liverpool, 2014)


Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, registered as an Occupational Psychologist (reg no. A/PSY0608)


Registered with BPS,(MBPsS and GBC)

 

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