About me
Hi, I’m Eli, a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I specialise in working with neurodivergent children and adolescents, including those with autism and ADHD, while also supporting neurotypical young people with a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, meeting the necessary standards to work safely and responsibly with children and young people.
With nearly 10 years of experience in education, including roles as a learning support assistant, teacher, and special education teacher, I bring a strong understanding of the school environment and the emotional pressures young people face today. This background informs my therapeutic work, especially in helping children express themselves and feel understood.
My approach to therapy centres on providing a safe, non-judgemental, and empathetic space where children and adolescents can explore and express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. Sessions are tailored to the individual, drawing upon a range of techniques including art, play, and mindfulness. Working collaboratively, young people are encouraged to make their own choices, helping them feel in control of their own emotional wellbeing.
Where appropriate, I offer regular review sessions with parents or caregivers. These are a chance to check in, share concerns, and reflect on progress.
Outside of work, my hobbies include walking in the British countryside and a love for music, especially playing the piano and singing.
If you’d like to learn more or arrange a free initial 15 minute consultation, please feel free to get in touch on 07342 152 110.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP)
- MA – Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families, University of Roehampton
- PG Diploma – Systemic Approaches to Working with Individuals, Families and Organisations, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
- PG Certificate – Child, Adolescent and Family Wellbeing, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
- BSc (Hons) Psychology – The Open University
I have extensive experience working with children and young people in both school and charity settings.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Concessionary rates available.
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