Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed to cope with many of life’s challenges. I work online and face-to-face in the local community of St Albans and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery, whether that be as part of a couple or individually.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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BA (Hons) Psychology (2:1), University of Sussex (1996-1999)
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12-year career in television production and new media (1999-2012)
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PG (Dip) Children’s Nursing (Distinction), London Southbank University, trained at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital (2012-2014)
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MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing & Nurse Prescriber (Health Visiting), (Distinction), University of Hertfordshire (2014-2015)
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Published author for the Journal of Health Visiting (2015-2016)
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13 years experience working as a Children's Nurse, Health Visitor and School Nurse in the NHS (2012-2025)
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IMHOL (Infant Mental Health) Certificate, Warwick University (2017)
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L2 Introduction to Counselling Skills (2019), West Herts College
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L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2020), West Herts College
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L3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (2021), West Herts College
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L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2021-2023), Langley Training
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L5 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2023-2024), Langley Training
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CPCAB Certificate in Couples Counselling (2024), Langley Training
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Worked as a therapist at DESC (Dacorum Educational Support Centre) & AVMKSAAS (Aylesbury Vale & Milton Keynes Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service) (2022-2023)
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Psychotherapist at Your Counselling Service, St Albans (2023 - current)
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Visiting Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire (current)
ABOUT ME
I see us all as unique individuals who have different ways of experiencing and responding to what life throws at us.
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about those things in life that don’t make sense, and gently walk alongside you in your journey.
My core training has taught me that the answers lie within you, and together I hope we can work to improve your confidence, relationships and overall wellbeing.
"My husband and I had counselling with Emma, and we were amazed at how quickly she helped us identify the root of our problems - much faster than we ever expected. She also guided me in uncovering long-standing issues from my past relationships and helped me see how my perceptions had been clouded. I genuinely wish I had met her 15 years ago. Now, whenever my close friends ask me for advice about their relationships, I tell them just call Emma."
Wen Zhu (July 2025)
