Emily Maitland

she/her
Psychotherapist

I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice and a longstanding member of the Climate Psychology Alliance.

My deep concern for the effects of human activity on our planet extends back many years to a time when I felt alone with my feelings and actions; now I gain solace from my involvement with various groups of like-minded people.

In addition to being a Climate Aware Therapeutic Support Practitioner with the CPA, I am a trained Climate Café facilitator and have received a Climate Aware Practitioner training delivered by Psychology for a Safe Climate.

In my private psychotherapy practice, I am increasingly exposed to clients’ anxiety about the the climate and ecological crisis, and I feel well placed to be able to help with the distressing and complex feelings that come up.

Through the free therapeutic support offered by the CPA, I am happy to be able to give my time and experience to support people whose responses to the climate, ecological and biodiversity crises might feel especially acute or overwhelming.

Issues I can help with

Eco anxiety, Climate grief, Overwhelm, Despair, Fear for the future, Anger, Helplessness, Numbness, Burnout, Activist exhaustion Moral distress, Isolation, Feeling not understood by others, Distress linked to climate related work, Distress linked to direct environmental loss or threat, Polycrisis related distress

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My way of working

I offer a safe space and a warm, compassionate and reflective response to difficult thoughts and feelings. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist I also attend to the experiences and feelings which lie beneath the surface.

Practice details

  • Professional Qualification
    Psychotherapist
  • Registering Organisation
    BACP
  • Appointment Type
    In person
    Online
  • Languages Spoken
    English
  • Who I work with
    For Activists, For Anyone affected by the climate crisis, For Climate professionals
  • Practice Town/City
    London SW1E 5NE
  • Geographical Area
    London
  • Country
    London
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Emily Maitland

Practitioners on the CPA One-to-one Support Directory offer up to three free sessions to anyone aged 18 or over experiencing eco-related distress. CPA is not a counselling service and is not financially involved with individual practitioners. We simply connect people seeking support with climate-aware professionals.