Emma Redfern

Emma E. Redfern is a BACP Senior-Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, based in Honiton, Devon, UK. She is a passionate advocate for personal growth, self-discovery, and healing, with an emphasis on self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-expression. For over a decade, she has worked with clients and therapists navigating the transformation that Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy brings.

Emma is the most published IFS author in the UK, with three books to her name: the first-ever book on IFS supervision (featuring 17 IFS specialists including Richard C. Schwartz), a guide for therapists transitioning to IFS, and an introductory guide. Her latest book, 'Internal Family Systems: Making a Start (and Getting Curious),' brings the powerful principles and practices of IFS to a wider audience using line drawings, bullet points, candid self-disclosure, case studies, and journal prompts. It is designed to be approachable and authoritative for newcomers to IFS, while also offering fresh perspectives for those already familiar with the model.

In addition to her writing, Emma identifies as an IFS therapist, supervisor, editor, and consultant. Her editorial work encompasses 14 chapters and 17 contributors, making her a central hub of IFS knowledge in the UK and internationally. She adheres to the BACP Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure. Emma is not currently taking on new referrals and does not maintain a waiting list.