About me
Counselling with Ellen Bird
You don’t have to work through it all on your own.
Hello, I’m Ellen.
Perhaps life feels overwhelming right now. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties or low self-esteem. Or perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong — you just know that things don’t feel right, and you’re feeling stuck.
Whatever has brought you here, talking to someone can be the first step towards feeling differently.
I’m a qualified counsellor offering face-to-face counselling in Lichfield and online counselling across the UK. I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you — without judgement and without being told what you should do.
A space that’s about you
Counselling isn’t about me giving you advice or telling you how to live your life.
It’s about having the time and space to understand what you’re experiencing, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and explore what you want to change.
We’ll work at your pace, together. I use a range of counselling approaches depending on what you need, helping you gain greater insight into yourself and your relationships, manage anxiety and stress, work through grief and loss, and find a way forward when life feels stuck. Sometimes, seeing things from a different perspective can make a real difference.
You can start with a conversation
Finding the right counsellor matters. You need to feel comfortable, listened to and safe. That’s why I offer a free 20-minute consultation before you decide whether you’d like to work with me.It gives us a chance to meet, talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, and for me to explain how I work, my fees and what you can expect from our sessions. There’s no pressure and no obligation. Sometimes the hardest part is simply making that first connection.
A little about me
I’m a qualified counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I love my job. I bring enthusiasm and curiosity.
I’ve worked with many people facing difficult and sometimes life-changing experiences. I know that everyone is different, which is why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I'm also not here to judge you.
My role is to listen, understand and support you — while helping you develop the confidence and insight to take greater control of your own mental health and your future.
Most importantly, you don’t have to have everything figured out before you come to counselling.
You can simply start where you are.
What clients say
“Ellen guided me through the toughest times I have ever faced in my life. She listened and understood, and I felt heard and my feelings were valid. I feel stronger and can see a path forwards.”
“Ellen’s therapy sessions were truly transformative for me. She helped me understand the roots of my anxiety and guided me in developing healthier ways to cope.”
“Thanks to Ellen I feel more grounded and positive both mentally and emotionally.”
Training, qualifications & experience
Ellen is a qualified Counsellor and a Member of the BACP.
She has counselled many clients' experiencing issues including:
- Grief and loss
- Fertility problems
- Relationship issues
- Stress/Anxiety/Depression
- Work Stress
Ellen has also worked with a number of clients who want to explore who they are and where they want their life to take them.
As well as her counselling experience she brings personal insight into issues like adoption, infertility issues, disability and being a carer.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are £50 for daytime/£55 for evening face to face
Free 20-minute consultation to determine if we are the right match.
Block Booking Discount -10% per 5 sessions block booked
Student discount/counselling trainee discount available
Evening Sessions available both online and face to face
Further information
I work from a therapy room in the center of Lichfield with good parking and online with clients across the UK.
