Emma Ward - Therapist | Liverpool Therapy rooms

Emma Ward – Integrative Therapist. Person-centred, Experiential, Walking / Movement therapies

for individuals.

PGDiP Person Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy Level 7,

MA English Literature, ILM coaching. MBACP.

Hi, my name is Emma.

I believe that therapy should be warm, down to earth & non-judgemental. My approach is person-centred, meaning that your unique experiences and feelings are at the heart of our work together.

Being person-centred means that I believe that you know yourself best.

I am here to work with you and explore your world collaboratively, not to judge or make any assumptions about your life. You can trust that you will be met with respect, care and confidentiality.

I also work experientially, which can mean checking in with the body, your senses, and how you feel during the session. We can also explore working outdoors, breathing exercises or grounding, if it feels comfortable for you.

These are your sessions, and we will work together to find an approach that suits you best.

My most recent research focused upon therapeutic approaches for those experiencing (peri)/menopause, and I am particularly passionate about women’s healthcare, both physical and emotional.

My practice is health and body informed and I understand the feelings of invisibility and silence that can shroud women’s healthcare. My job is to ensure that your feelings and experiences are held with care and that you leave our sessions feeling understood and respected.

Person-centred Approach
Working in a person-centred way does not refer to a list of techniques but rather how we are in relationship to each other. Getting to know each other and building trust is the corner stone of person centred working; and ensuring that you feel comfortable enough to share your thoughts or feelings with me is the foundation of my practice.
Each week, we will be free to work flexibly and discuss anything that feels important to you. No strict agenda or schedule; instead we focus on what feels most central in your life, which may change every week or be one theme that we explore more deeply in each session. You don’t have to be sure about any of this yet – working together in a person centred way means that these questions will be answered naturally as we move through the
weeks together.

Experiential Approach
Working Experientially means that we are aware of the present moment, of your experiencing. This can look like checking in with how your body or breathing feels during our sessions, taking a moment of pause or grounding, journaling or written reflections, or moving outdoors to incorporate walking in to our sessions.
This is all at your own pace and is a completely optional part of the therapeutic process. We can work slowly together to explore whether you feel connected to your body and breathing; and whether this is something that you would like to explore more deeply.
Working experientially does not have to be a distinctly part of our sessions, instead it can be woven through our time together simply as a small noticing of any tension in your body or moments when you feel more relaxed.

Women’s Health
My own journey in to my Psychotherapy Masters started with several years working within student mental heath services. During this time, I worked predominantly with young women experiencing anxiety, stress, body image issues, OCD, imposter syndrome and loneliness.
My work was largely informed by my own experiences of disordered eating and depression, and it was from this personal experience that my passion for helping others continued to grow. As I studied, I supported a family member through menopause and depression, and my drive to prioritise women’s healthcare only grew.

My original MA in English Literature researched representations of women’s mental health in literature, and in the eight years since my professional focus has remained upon supporting women’s health.
Whether it is menstrual or hormonal health, chronic pain or peri/menopause, I understand the frustration of feeling misunderstood or simply ignored.

In our work together, there will always be room for your unique and complex experiences.

I work with individuals that are experiencing:
Anxiety & Depression
Work-related Stress
Relationship issues
Lifestyle concerns i.e sleep loss
Burnout
Body image concerns
Disordered eating
Isolation & Loneliness
Anger
Peri/menopause experiences
Physical health concerns
Menstrual / hormonal health concerns
Self worth / Self esteem / Low confidence
Health anxiety / Phobias
Behaviour patterns / OCD

Arranging an Appointment
I offer a free 20 minute initial phone consultation where we can explore any questions that you may have, how we will work together and when you would like to begin.

Appointment Times
My current practice day and times are:
Tuesdays: 08:00am – 12:00pm. Sessions can be in person, online or via telephone.

Session Fees
In Person Session - £65 (50 mins)
Online & Phone Session - £65 (50mins)

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