Emma's journey at I Choose Freedom started when she was hired as a play therapist in 2013. She worked her way up to the Head of Services and then in March 2024 Emma was appointed as CEO.

"As a survivor myself I have always had a passion for tackling domestic abuse, it is so important to me that survivors know that there is help available and more importantly light at the end of the tunnel. The work I Choose Freedom does provides that hope that life after abuse is possible. Together we are stronger, everyone can play a part in tackling domestic abuse and reducing domestic homicides. I look forward to the next part in I Choose Freedom's journey and hope to steer the charity with the enthusiasm, commitment and dedication it deserves."

Being a survivor herself equips her with a deeper understanding and empathy to support the families in her care. She uses her own personal journey coupled with her several years experience to train and educate professionals in Domestic Abuse, particularly in recognising the signs of Coercive and Controlling behaviour.

Some of her biggest achievements include supporting a client who had left the refuge several years ago in a fight to secure justice for her following unfair decisions being made in the family courts. This resulted in a landmark case being heard at the Courts of Appeal where a decision around the findings made were overruled. This has played a vital role in changing the way in which domestic abuse cases are dealt with in the family court system.

She actively campaigns to make a difference to the lives of families fleeing domestic abuse. She has been featured in several documentaries including Her Majesty, Behind Closed Doors which aired on ITV in November 2024,has had appearances on the Victoria Derbyshire show and various other media platforms.

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