Emma Yates

My Expertise

I specialise in supporting children with anxiety, behavioural challenges, trauma, attachment difficulties, neurodivergence and mental health. My work includes creative play based therapy, emotional regulation and building self esteem. I help children process change, such as loss or family separation, while working closely with parents to strengthen relationships and support each child’s growth.

Coming from a background of working with children and young people in music education and witnessing the unfolding mental health crisis in these unprecedented times drew me into retraining as a therapist. It is my hope to make a meaningful early impact, helping children navigate emotions, trauma, and development, to support lifelong wellbeing.

I most enjoy helping a child feel truly understood, while supporting them in growing into their own unique self, and watching that spark of confidence and resilience begin to shine.