About me
Hi, I'm Ellen an Art therapist who specialises in working online with adults living with chronic health conditions.
This means I support anyone living with:
- invisible illnesses -we hold and hide so much that others don't see
- long term health conditions - we might have daily and long term challenges that aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
- dynamic disability - we have good days and bad and everything in between. Confusing for others and frustrating and unpredictable for ourselves.
- pain conditions - whether it is debilitating or low level aching - living with pain is incredibly draining and impacts everything we do.
- fatigue - deep and impossible to ignore. Fatigue can slow the world and our lives right down and is a heavy burden to carry alone.
You should know that the specific diagnosis may not be the main focus of therapy.
The way it impacts your life is what we can look at together.
After all you are much more than a diagnosis and a long list of symptoms. Whether you are going through relationship challenges, stress, self esteem issues, struggles with self confidence, grief we can use art therapy as a gentle self-directed way to look at life.
You do not need any art skills or fancy art materials. Sessions are adapted to suit your energy levels and physical capacity.
I specifically offer online therapy because I understand that your time is energy. Attending therapy shouldn't deplete you of either.
Let's face it nobody chooses to be chronically ill. I know I didn't. But we do deserve to have a place to talk about how hard it can be and how it impacts our daily life.
If this sparks your interest then visit my website, check out my blog posts to get a better feel for me as a therapist and a person and contact me if you would like to give art therapy a go.
Until we speak,
stay creative, because it really can help.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 15 years experience of offering art therapy to young people and adults. I also have lived experience of chronic illness which informs my work and motivates me to support others living with chronic health issues.
I am HCPC registered and a member of the British Association of Art Therapists. I hold an enhanced Access N I disclosure and professional insurance. I attend regular clinical supervision. Visit my website or my Art Therapy with Ellen Facebook page.
MSc Art Therapy with Distinction from Queen Margaret University Edinburgh 2010
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Chronic illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep difficulties or Insomnia
- Stress
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Our first 15 mins chat is free.
The Assessment appointment
and each therapy session are 50 minutes long and cost £60 each
I use bank transfer and PayPal.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please contact me as soon as possible preferably at least 24 hours prior to session.
Do let me know if there are holidays or events that prevent attendance and these can be accommodated. 1 week’s notice is requested.
Life gets busy sometimes but repeated late cancellations may result in your case being closed.
I reserve the right to charge a full fee for missed or late cancellation appointments.
When I work
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Further information
Top Specialities: Chronic Illness and anxiety
In 15 years of practice I have earned some useful skills to help with most issues you might be facing. Whether it is anxiety, feeling stuck, relationship or work problems we will untangle your worries, recognise patterns or triggers and use the art to imagine different stories for you. Visit my website or Art therapy with Ellen on Facebook for more info.
