Anna Elston

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BSc (Hons) Addictions Counselling, PGCE, MNCPS (Accred)
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location_on Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
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About me

Whether it’s gambling, social media, pornography, compulsive shopping, countless hours spent at work, substance misuse or drinking to cope, all of these share the same root: an unmet need stemming from emotional pain. As adults, this can present as anxiety, depression, impulsive behaviours or low self-esteem. People with ADHD can be more susceptible to addiction issues, and I can offer a safe space to process this. 

I can help you get to the heart of the hurt, find your resilience and reconnect with the joy in your life.

I offer a one-to-one, confidential counselling service both online and in-person, using an integrated approach with techniques such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and MI (motivational interviewing) to illicit change.

I understand first-hand how scary it is to reach out for help. But the good news is, you’ve taken the first step. Email or phone me to arrange a free, 15-minute initial consultation.

Training, qualifications & experience

I obtained a 1st Class Honours Degree in Addictions Counselling from The University of Bath. I am also an accredited member of the National Counselling  Society (MNCPS Accred). I received a solid training foundation at Clouds House in Wiltshire, where I was on placement for a year. I have worked as Addictions Counsellor at Action on Addiction (now Forward Trust) and Providence Projects in Bournemouth, and as Senior Coordinator for the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme. I facilitate interpersonal group therapy for both the clients and their family members. I am proficient at leading relapse prevention workshops and providing 1:1 counselling, having had responsibility for a caseload of clients in both structured day programmes and residential treatment settings. I now have both worldwide and UK-based clients on my private practice caseload. 

Member organisations

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£70.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Payment must be received in advance. 
Concessions offered.  

When I work

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Practice Address: Wessex Health Network, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

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Supervision

In person
Online

Offering a discounted fee for a limited time. Trained at the Centre for Supervision and Team Development in London by Robin Shohet and Joan Wilmot.

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