| Occupation | Counselling psychologist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) — University of Manchester |
| Methods | EMDR, Person-Centred Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| Registration | BACP-accredited (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Emma Caldwell — BACP-accredited counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist based in Manchester, United Kingdom. She specializes in perinatal mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and women's mental health across the lifespan. Emma offers a warm, compassionate approach grounded in person-centred values and evidence-based trauma therapy.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Birth trauma & traumatic childbirth | EMDR, CFT |
| Perinatal anxiety & depression | Person-Centred Therapy, CFT |
| Pregnancy loss, miscarriage & stillbirth | EMDR, CFT |
| Tokophobia (fear of childbirth) | EMDR, CFT |
| Postpartum PTSD | EMDR |
| Fertility challenges & IVF-related distress | Person-Centred Therapy, CFT |
| Women's life transitions & menopause | Person-Centred Therapy, CFT |
Emma's therapeutic approach is grounded in the person-centred tradition: she believes that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change. She integrates EMDR for trauma processing with Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help clients develop self-compassion and address shame — a common experience for many women following traumatic birth or pregnancy loss.
Emma has worked within NHS perinatal mental health services and specialist trauma services across Greater Manchester. She is passionate about raising awareness of birth trauma and advocates for trauma-informed maternity care. She offers both face-to-face sessions at her Manchester practice and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.