Service categories: Counselling and therapies

Service URL: https://www.emmaramargecounselling.com/

Hi, I'm Emma

I'm a trauma-trained, neuro-affirming counsellor based by Frome in Somerset and on the Wiltshire border near Trowbridge and Westbury. I work with adults and young people aged 15+.

Alongside trauma, I have extensive training in Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, OCD, sensory differences and ARFID. Much of my work focuses on the overlap between trauma and neurodivergence, including masking, burnout, shutdown, anxiety, emotional overwhelm and the impact of feeling misunderstood or having to adapt to environments that don't fit.

I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every person is different, so we'll work together to find what feels right for you. Sessions can be more structured or more open, slower-paced when needed, and may include talking therapy alongside body-based, grounding or nervous system regulation approaches. There is no expectation to communicate in a particular way or to "get therapy right."

In addition to my professional training, I also bring lived experience. I'm dyslexic and a parent of neurodivergent children- autistic, OCD and Tourette's- so I understand that neurodiversity isn't simply something to learn about; it's something that shapes everyday life.

Who I Work With

• Adults and young people aged 15+
• Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD individuals
• People who are diagnosed, self-identifying or exploring whether they may be neurodivergent
• Parents and carers of neurodivergent children

I Can Help With

• Autism, ADHD and AuDHD
• Trauma and complex trauma (CPTSD)
• Anxiety and chronic overwhelm
• Burnout and shutdown
• Masking and identity
• Emotional regulation
• Sensory differences
• OCD
• ARFID and eating-related difficulties
• Self-esteem and self-understanding
• Family and relationship difficulties
• Parenting neurodivergent children
• EHCP and SEND-related stress

How I Work

The relationship we build is at the heart of therapy. I aim to provide a calm, accepting and non-judgemental space where you don't have to hide parts of yourself or explain away your experiences.

My work is informed by trauma theory, attachment, nervous system regulation and somatic approaches, while remaining grounded in person-centred counselling. Therapy is collaborative, which means we work at your pace and adapt sessions to suit your needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular therapeutic model.

Sessions

Location: In-person in Chapmanslade, Wiltshire, or online throughout the UK.

Availability: Monday to Thursday, daytime and evening appointments (11:30 am–8:30 pm). Availability varies, so please get in touch for current spaces.

Professional Training

• Level 6 Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Counselling
• Diploma in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients
• Training in ADHD and AuDHD
• Training in ARFID, eating disorders and disordered eating
• Ongoing training in somatic and body-based trauma therapy
• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly undertake specialist training to ensure my practice remains informed by current research and best practice.

Fees

£75 per 50-minute session.

Sessions are paid monthly in advance.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Anyone with an Association to Autism, Businesses, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, children with complex needs and their parents or carers, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Partner, Professional, School, Students, Volunteer, Young person

Referral Sources: Education, NHS and Private, NHS Consultant, NHS Only, NHS primary care, Private Only, Social Care, Yourself

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Challenging behaviour, Exclusively autism specific, Generic, Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements, Learning disability

Other specialisms: Trauma trained.