Emma Alban, BACP
- Warm personalised approach
- Person-centered methods
- Experience with grief and trauma
About Emma Alban
Her therapeutic manner is warm, personalised and interactive. She approaches people with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and aims to recognise each person as the individual they are rather than fitting them to a single model of care. Her integrative theoretical stance is broadly humanistic, blending person-centered ideas with psychodynamic, existential and solution-focused perspectives and a strong conversational style. Treatment conversations and plans are tailored to a person’s specific situation, goals and preferences.
Emma’s credentials include BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting affiliation with a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She seeks to support and empower people who are taking steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling lives. She also shares a musical journal online at www.justmusictoday.blogspot.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Emma Alban have?
Emma Alban has 17 years of experience working as a qualified counsellor.
Is Emma Alban a licensed therapist?
Yes. Her listed credential is BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Emma Alban provide therapy?
Emma provides therapy in English.
Where is Emma Alban located?
Emma is based in Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Emma Alban as my therapist?
You can work with Emma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Emma Alban work with international clients?
No. Emma Alban does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Emma Alban cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them explore their thoughts and feelings. It is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding and improved emotional resilience. Existential therapy explores questions of meaning, choice and personal responsibility, helping people cope with life transitions, loss, and deeper concerns about purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and works to replace them with more adaptive strategies - it is often used for conditions like anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emma works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods are likely to fit their goals, needs and preferences, and she adapts her style so therapy feels relevant and manageable. The choice of techniques evolves through discussion and shared planning.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so sessions can fit around work, family and other commitments. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for talking and reflecting with a licensed professional.