Ginkgo Psychotherapy

Promoting resilience, endurance and hope

Hello, and thanks for stopping by. My name is Emma and I offer both short and long-term counselling and therapy for adults in Aigburth (Liverpool) and surrounding areas, as well as online. I am passionate about people and their capacity for self-reflection and change. Therapy is for everyone, and its impact can be life-changing. Prior to working as a therapist, I worked as an oral historian and lecturer. It was that work that led me to recognise both the value of therapy and the absence of adequate mental health resources for students and staff working in higher education.

My main way of working is Transactional Anaylsis (TA). Eric Berne developed TA in the late 1950s. Berne believed that we all possess three ego-states: parent, adult and child. Practitioners of TA use the theory of ego states and other concepts and models (such as scripts and drivers for example) to analyse how individuals communicate with others.

As a psychotherapist, I am committed to exploring the ways that people have adapted to keep themselves safe and the messages that appear during our most challenging moments. Together, we will work to understand your history and challenge the unhelpful messages that might be holding you back. I am solution focused and deeply interested in the power of single session therapy, an approach developed and championed by Windy Dryden.


People often come to therapy because their coping mechanisms have been depleted and life feels like it is happening to them. Therapy will help you to rediscover your agency and equip you with the tools that you need to move forward with hope and resilience.

I have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community and with a wide range of clients seeking to understand themselves and their behaviour more fully.

Training and professional memberships:

  • Diploma Award in Therapeutic Counselling (Transactional Analysis) from SMCP
  • CTA award (in progress)
  • Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)

I receive regular clinical supervision and I am fully insured. I also have a current DBS certificate.

Issues I can help with

People come to me for help a wide range of issues including:

Depression

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Anger management

Issues relating to sexuality and gender identity

LGBTQIA+

Shame

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Problems with addiction

Trauma

Abuse

Self-criticism

My location

I work from The Chesters Centre for Wellbeing, a private office located in South Liverpool. My practice is easily accessible from Mossley Hill, Allerton, Speke, Garston, Wavertree, central Liverpool and Warrington.


In addition to providing face-to-face therapy, I also offer telephone counselling and online sessions for clients via Zoom.

Fees & availability

Counselling sessions for individuals last for 50 minutes. Therapy is best undertaken once a week and I charge £50 per session. I provide a limited number of spaces for those on low-income or for students; contact me to enquire about availability. I see clients in the week and on weekends.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange a free initial 20 minute consultation. This enables us to discuss what has brought you to therapy and for you to ask any questions that you might have about how things work.


"Dr. Vickers helped me understand myself and be more compassionate towards myself by offering a different perspective on some issues I had been stuck on for months or even years. They are a very kind and caring person, and I truly feel like they have had my back throughout my whole journey."

Max, London

​"Dr Vickers provides a safe, welcoming place to be vulnerable. She listens, asks questions to understand deeper, then opens discussions to process the information together. Her method aims to understand and change belief systems that are no longer serving me, alongside techniques for coping with anxiety in the moment. Dr Vickers has helped me through some tough moments, and I can feel myself growing and changing in positive ways. I like her logical approach, with some humour in there as well from the comfortable environment she creates."


Claudia, London

“Therapy with Emma has helped me beyond measure. I came from a place of severe social anxiety. I was also struggling with my identity. I am now utterly authentic and proud of it, and anxiety doesn't affect me day to day anymore. She is by far the best therapist I have come across, and I can’t imagine anyone helping me more. I would fully recommend Emma as a therapist for anyone, but in particular members of the LGBTQ+ community and/or those with anxiety or self esteem issues.”

Ellie, Bristol


"Therapy with Emma has been one of the most transformative experiences for me. While it took time, Emma was able to get me out of my rut of low self-esteem and depressive ruminations. She helped me feel better about being myself; I have never been more comfortable showcasing my true self to the world. I finally feel like I have agency over my life and the way it turns out. I am glad I found Emma and will be forever grateful for what she has done for me."

Gaurav, Bristol


As soon as I met Emma, I felt at peace knowing I was in a safe, warm and kind environment. Emma treats you like a person rather than a ‘client number’. It’s very rare you find a therapist who genuinely cares about everything in your life and how you’re feeling. One of the best things I like about sessions with Emma is that you are in control. That is so important, I now realise. I didn’t know who I was before I saw Emma. I had such a low self esteem and felt lost in the world. I’ve always wanted to “fit in” with society. Emma has brought out confidence in me I never knew existed and it made me realise that just being me is enough. I genuinely don’t think I’d be who I am today without her care and support. A review doesn’t even do it any justice! I do strongly believe that everyone should have an Emma in their life, even if you don’t think you need it!  I would absolutely recommend this amazing person to anyone who is looking for therapy. Never ever retire Emma! 

Hope, Liverpool

“When I first met Emma I was a lost ball of anxiety and suppressed panic. I was totally exhausted with life. Emma helped me to get some perspective on my out of control thoughts and gave me some useful tools for helping me cope in the future. As well as that, she helped me have more confidence and self esteem. I’ll be forever grateful.”

Tracey, Wirral

“When I met Emma, I was at the lowest point of my life. Due to a host of negative experiences with therapy, I had begun to lose confidence in the process entirely, routinely succumbing to negative thoughts and resigning myself to a belief that my life would not improve. My belief in this view has not only changed, but transformed into a sincere belief that competent therapy is ultimately an overwhelmingly positive experience. No other person has made such a profoundly positive impact on my well-being.”

Robert, Liverpool