Elaine Knight-Roberts
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
As a person-centred counsellor, I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can share your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly.
What to expect from counselling
I offer a relational approach to counselling, helping you discover underlying issues, while encouraging self-acceptance, healing and inner growth.
In person-centred counselling the relationship between client and counsellor creates safety and trust, allowing the client to speak freely and without fear of judgement, whilst being valued and accepted exactly as they are in that moment. It's non-directive, meaning that I will guide you in finding your way to positive change and growth, I believe you are the expert on you and your life!
I will help you look at coping mechanisms that are no longer working, behaviours that you want to change, why you're struggling in relationships or feeling like you're stuck in the same patterns.Together, we will work towards better self-understanding, self-acceptance, confidence and resilience.
I aim to empower you to face challenges, celebrate successes, and make positive changes in your life, helping you be the best version of yourself.
Sessions can be online, UK-wide, or in person, at either Goldney House in Chipping Sodbury or Network Counselling in Filton. See my website for further information.
Get in touch to arrange your free 20-30 minute initial session.
Some issues that I have worked on with clients (not an exhaustive list)
Depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, narcissistic and emotional abuse and manipulation, neurodiversity, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, substance abuse, self-harm, racial and cultural differences, coping mechanisms that no longer work, disordered eating, faith issues, sexual abuse, family issues, existential thoughts, relational problems, anger, grief, clients wanting more control over their feelings and clients looking to find themselves.
For more information about me and the way that I work, take a look at my website: www.counsellingwithelaine.co.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a member of the NCPS, and adhere to their code of ethical practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling (Level 5) - Network Counselling and Training
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 4) - Network counselling and Training
- Counsellor at Network Counselling during my training (150 clinical hours)
- Extra training in working alongside neurodivergent clients
- Training in Transactional Analysis, this helps me tailor the way I work with you
- Training with Womankind Bristol in being alongside women who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse, I also volunteered here as a befriender during my training
- I bring a wealth of lived experience to my practice, including, but not limited to; low self-esteem, emotional abuse, manipulative relationships, estrangement, grief and baby loss
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
My standard sessions are 50 minutes in length and run weekly for consistency. If you have any needs around session length, let me know, I will try and accommodate you and adjust the cost accordingly. My rate is £50 per 50-minute session online or £60 in person.
When I work
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I work online mainly via Google Meet, but can, by arrangement, do in person sessions at Goldney House in Chipping Sodbury or at Network Counselling in Filton on a Friday afternoon.
Further information
I mainly work online via Google Meet, which is encrypted and easy to use. Online counselling can be a convenient means of doing therapy for those working from home, people with social anxiety or just to fit a 50-minute session into the day without having to commute. I can also offer telephone sessions to those who prefer this method of connecting.
If you would like an in person session, I am available on a Friday afternoon at Network Counselling in Filton. Network is accessible and has a small car park to the front of their building on Elm Park.
I can also see in person clients at Goldney House on Chipping Sodbury High Street. Goldney House has a stair lift for accessibility, and there is on-street parking on the High Street.
