Emily Cavendish Psychotherapist
My training and practice are grounded in the belief that therapy should respond to the unique needs of each person rather than follow a single, fixed model. I hold an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute and am a registered member of the UKCP and an accredited member of the BACP. I have undertaken additional specialist training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), addiction recovery, traumatology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and forensic psychotherapy.
I draw on relational, developmental, and existential theories to understand both the difficulties that bring someone to therapy and the potential for growth and change within the therapeutic relationship itself.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that healing occurs through connection — within a safe, authentic, and collaborative relationship where experiences can be thought about, felt, and understood rather than judged or avoided.
I work relationally, paying close attention to the dynamics between therapist and client as a way of understanding the patterns that shape relationships in wider life. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring emotional or relational patterns; together we explore these with curiosity and compassion so that new possibilities can emerge.
My aim is to support clients in developing greater self-awareness, resilience, and capacity for meaningful connection.
My clinical experience spans private practice and a broad range of professional settings, including addiction services, the prison and probation system, women’s refuges, and trauma and refugee support organisations. This diversity has deepened my appreciation of the many ways trauma can affect the body, mind, and relationships — and of the human capacity to heal. My work with trauma is always paced and collaborative, integrating EMDR and relational approaches to foster both safety and transformation.
Over the past year, I have also been travelling regularly to Ukraine, where I am collaborating in the establishment of a trauma treatment centre in Odesa. The centre, VseSylini, began serving active-duty soldiers and veterans in June 2025, offering therapeutic support for those recovering from the psychological impact of war.
