Elle Heasman

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Psychotherapist/Counsellor PNCPS (Acc) & Clinical Supervisor

About me

My name is Elle,

Hello,

My name is Elle, and I run a Tuesday-Thursday private practice working in London in person with clients.  I also work online and by telephone in Cornwall and nationwide.  I am an experienced mental health practitioner with several thousand clinical hours of face-to-face, online, and telephone work with clients across the UK.

Concessions in Cornwall & Nationwide Online or Via Telephone:

I offer a limited number of concessionary sessions for all clients, regardless of income, on Mondays, Fridays,and Sundays.

Fee: £50

I am an accredited professional registrant of the NCPS, which means I have demonstrated that I am “considered by the society to be safe, competent and ethical to practice the vocation of counselling/psychotherapy”.

I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I strive to make our sessions interactive and collaborative, providing the space you need to reflect and find your path forward at your own pace.

In Bermondsey, I work alongside Dr Doyle, Meow-meow, Bertie, and Rocco. These are my highly trained therapy cats. Their specialism is sitting on laps and being stroked, and they are rather attentive in their duties.

My approach is tailored to your needs, drawing on therapies such as psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, transactional analysis, gestalt therapy, pluralistic therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy to best support you. If you would like to learn more about how I work, please read on.

We all need a space where we can feel seen and heard. Sometimes, therapy might be the first time you've found such a safe place to be yourself. Working on your identity could mean getting to know someone you might quite like. It could also mean learning to appreciate and love this version of yourself!


Here are some reasons you are considering coming to sessions.

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Affairs and Betrayals
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Identity
  • Loneliness
  • OCD
  • Overthinking
  • Obsessional Thoughts
  • Perimenopause and Menopause
  • Separation and Divorce
  • Toxic Relationships
  • Trauma in childhood or if you have been impacted as an adult.

Or Are You;

  • Constantly on AI, trying to make sense of your mental health?
  • Do you use AI to write replies to friends and family via messages because of anxiety about saying the wrong thing?
  • Are you concerned about overusing AI to explore your feelings, and do you feel stuck in repetitive cycles?
  • Perhaps you are starting GLP-1 medications for health reasons and want to talk about concerns? Or you have taken them and are finding life hard adjusting to the weight loss and body issues that have come up?
  • Anxiety around global geopolitical instability and its potential effects on your career and future, which is impacting your mental health, leading to additional anxiety.
  • Challenges living in multi-occupancy properties with housemates and navigating these relationships.
  • Are you just about keeping up with everything life throws at you seems to be too much lately?
  • Managing your career, relationships, friendships, dating life, and exploring your identity is not easy to balance, and you are out of alignment, feeling overwhelmed, and want to establish a baseline.
  • Family issues
  • Or are you lonely?

You don’t have to face these struggles alone. In our sessions, you can openly share and start to understand the obstacles in your way. Together, we’ll aim for greater clarity, confidence, and a life that truly feels like yours.

I provide a calm space where you can untangle your thoughts and identify what’s holding you back. Let’s work together to help you feel more confident and clear-headed.

What kind of clients do I see?

I see clients like you!

I work with a range of clinical issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationships, ADHD, and much more. My specialism is working with adults who have complex mental health issues and who have experienced trauma in their childhood or adult life, and those living with chronic health issues.

I won't know exactly how you feel, and I won't pretend to, as we are all unique. I do, however, bring a wealth of professional knowledge and life experiences, a strong awareness of how symptoms can affect people, and the ability to develop coping tools to make life more manageable. 

I also work with adults with complex trauma from childhood, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts, OCD, study & exams, impostor syndrome, relationships, identity, leaving home, sharing a new home with housemates, and challenges with self-confidence, so they can feel more in control and supported in their daily lives.

Life doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending rollercoaster, juggling relationships and advancing. Life can feel overwhelming when balancing relationships, career, and social pressures. Understanding where you fit in this changing world and managing technology concerns may also be challenging. All out alone. Contact me now to book a session and start finding balance, clarity, and direction together.


A detailed area of my specialism:


My clinical speciality is childhood trauma. This includes sexual abuse, neglect, emotional and physical abuse, and the effects of intergenerational trauma on individuals.

I began my specialist training by working one day a week at One in Four. I engaged in a two-year-long therapy program with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, intergenerational trauma, emotional abuse, neglect, kidnapping, torture, rape, and violence in South-East and North London.

Trauma can be complex and varies for each survivor. Still, it can cause symptoms like depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, addictions, relationship problems, trust issues, low self-worth, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence.

What happens in our sessions? 

I take a holistic approach, examining mind, body, and spirit. I focus on enhancing the well-being of the 'whole person.' I use a range of stabilisation, coping, and other tools. You can incorporate these into your life to help you feel more grounded.

Ultimately, we will strengthen all aspects of your life that need focus and work toward becoming the best version of yourself. We will create a personalised roadmap and baseline to help you stay grounded and present for your future self.
Please visit my website for more details.

Accessibility:

I currently do not have wheelchair access, and there is no step-free access.

What is the best way to contact me? 

Reach out today by telephone, email, or text to book your first session or to ask any questions. You can also visit my website to get started.

I very much look forward to hearing from you soon.


Elle

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Current Training:
  • EMDR Specialist Training - EMDR Europe In-person training in Devon (September 2026 - March 2027)
  • Hypnotherapy - Diploma. In-person training in East London (October 2026 - September 2027)
  • Qualifications:
  • Accredited Professional Registrant, PNCPS (Acc)
  • Advanced Diploma in Clinical Counselling Supervision: In-person training in Somerset, Level 7: Distinction ADV. Dip. S CS
  • Diploma in Diversity, Cultural Competencies, Race & Anti-Discrimination Practice: Specialist Professional Training (80 hours live training)
  • Advanced Diploma in Counselling Practice: Guildford, In-person training, Level 5. ADV. Dip. CP
  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice: In-person training, East London, Level 5. PROF. Dip PSY C 
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling: Assessment and ACTO-accredited (80 hours live training).
  • Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling: In-person training, East London, Level 4. ADV. Dip. PSY C
  • Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory: In-person training, East London, Level 4. Dip. CST
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory: In-person training, North London: CPCAB Portfolio, Skills Training and Exam. Level 3 - CSK - L3
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills: In-person training, North London: CPCAB Portfolio, Skills Training and Exam. Level 2 - CSK - L2

Member organisations

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£70.00 - £85.00

Additional information

I work as a clinical supervisor (please see my supervisor page on here) and therapist, welcoming counselling trainees and psychotherapy students in my clinical practice, offering a reduced fee if in training on placement or studying.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

Duration of sessions:

  • Weekly Sessions
  • 2-3 Sessions Rewind Technique
  • Twice - Weekly Sessions
  • Fortnightly Sessions
  • Monthly Sessions
  • Single-Session Therapy 
  • 30-minute sessions
  • Maintenance Sessions 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations

Key details

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Online platforms

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Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I work with trainee counsellors, counsellors and psychotherapists, individually or in groups online across the UK, or in-person in Central London

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