Elena Ward
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About me
In my practice, I provide personalised counselling for adults, offering both short-term and long-term support to address a wide range of psychological challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, or family issues, I am here to help. I offer a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where you can openly explore your concerns, discover effective coping strategies, and work toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to support you in finding clarity, developing resilience, and achieving a greater sense of well-being.
As a fully qualified and experienced integrative counsellor with a background in psychology and mental health, I utilise various therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), transpersonal therapy, and Transactional Analysis. This integrative approach allows me to tailor my methods to meet the unique needs of each client.
My approach is holistic, focusing on the individual as a whole rather than just the symptoms or presenting issues. I consider all facets of a person's being—emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social—recognising that difficulties can manifest across different levels. For instance, physical symptoms may often be indicators of unresolved emotional issues, negative mental patterns, or unexpressed emotions.
I blend contemporary scientific insights with ancient traditional practices, incorporating mindfulness, meditation, visualisation, Thought Field Therapy (TFT), grounding, and relaxation techniques into my sessions. This combination helps foster a balanced and comprehensive healing process.
I believe that everyone has an innate capacity to understand what is best for them. However, due to painful or traumatic experiences, we may become disconnected from this inner wisdom. My goal is to help you reconnect with your natural resources, rediscover your authentic self, and identify what you need to make choices that align with your true potential. Together, we will work on personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and moving forward towards a fulfilling life.
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Gustav Jung
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Level 6)
MSc Therapeutic Counselling
PG Dip Therapeutic Counselling
MSc Psychology, Counselling Psychology (conversion degree)
BA Economics & Management
I come from psychology background and for the last fifteen years I have worked in various mental health and counselling settings including rehabilitation wards for people who have attempted suicide, acute inpatient mental health wards, generic counselling services, Kent Police and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust as well as in private practice.
I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including relationship and family issues, depression, stress and anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem, bereavement, self-harm and suicide ideations, abuse (all types), mental health issues and various other psychological difficulties.
I am a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and a graduate member of BPS (British Psychological Society) and comply with their ethical rules and regulations.
I continuously update and develop myself by attending various CPD (continuous professional development) trainings and workshops in order to offer the best and latest therapeutic developments to meet the needs of all Clients.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I charge £60 per session (50 min); concessions are available for trainee counsellors studying on BACP approved courses.
I offer a free telephone consultation in advance of counselling to address any questions or queries you may have about my practice.
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I have some flexibility for people who work shifts.
