About me
Welcome, I’m Eilidh
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I offer counselling to adults, children and young people from my therapy room in Melksham.
Life can be difficult at times, and there may be moments when you feel anxious, overwhelm, low in mood, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, work-related stress, trying to understand yourself better, or finding that the way you experience the world feels different from those around you. For some people, exploring experiences of ADHD, autism or neurodiversity can help to make sense of thoughts, feelings, relationships and experiences that may have previously felt difficult to understand.
At other times, there may be no clear explanation for how you are feeling; you may simply know that things don’t feel right and that you would like some support. Counselling offers a space to slow down and explore what is happening for you within a warm, trusting and confidential therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a space where you feel listened to, understood and accepted, without judgement, and where you can talk openly at a pace that feels right for you.
As a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on your individual needs and what feels most helpful to you. I take a holistic approach, recognising that your experiences, relationships, thoughts, feelings and circumstances are all connected. I also recognise that there is no single way of experiencing or understanding the world, and I aim to approach each person with openness, curiosity and an understanding of their individual experience.
My role is not to tell you what to do or give you answers. Instead, I will work alongside you with compassion and curiosity, helping you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, make sense of what you are experiencing and explore ways of moving forward, supporting your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
I have experience working with adults, children and young people across a range of settings, including schools and counselling organisations. Through this work, I have supported people experiencing a range of emotional and personal difficulties, including anxiety and depression, as well as people exploring ADHD, autism and their own experience of neurodiversity. I have also supported clients through bereavement, trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, and relationship and family difficulties.
During our initial session, we will take some time to understand what has brought you to counselling and what you would like support with. We can talk about what you hope to gain from therapy and consider what approach may be most helpful for you.
I offer short-term, longer-term and open-ended counselling. Some clients prefer to focus on a specific difficulty or current situation, while others may wish to explore their experiences and personal history in greater depth. We can discuss what feels right for you.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, and taking that first step is not always easy. My aim is for you to feel welcomed, heard and supported from the beginning, and to have a space where you can be yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young people
- Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Peoples Mental Health
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Level 2 Domestic Abuse
- Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked.
- Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Management
Other Qualifications:
- Emotional Based School Avoidance training (EBSA)
- Autism Spectrum training
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Living and Working online
- Working with Bereaved Adults
- Supporting Bereaved Children
- Mental Health First Aid Training
Experience.
I have complemented my qualifications and training with extensive experience of working with children, young people and families across a range of settings, including schools and professional organisations.
Prior to establishing my private practice, I provided counselling to children and young people aged 11–16 within a school setting, as well as offering therapy through two low-cost counselling agencies. These experiences have enabled me to work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and with a diverse range of presenting difficulties. I have supported clients experiencing anxiety and depression, bereavement, trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, and relationship and family difficulties, as well as those exploring their experiences of neurodiversity, including ADHD and Autism.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concessions are available upon request.
When I work
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Please note availability and timings can be flexible. Please contact me directly so we can't arrange a time that suits you.
Further information
My practice is run from my home in Melksham, which is easily accessible and within a 15-25 minute drive from, Corsham, Chippenham, Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge.
I offer an initial consultation which will be free of charge, this will normally be conducted online or on the phone but can be face to face if that makes you more comfortable. This allows us to discuss what has brought you to seek counselling and for you to understand what to expect from the sessions. Most importantly it gives you some time to gauge whether I am the right therapist for you.
