Ellen Watton-Emsley
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About me
Everyone seeks counselling for their own unique reasons. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, distressed, have low self-esteem, or simply need someone to listen. No two people are the same—we are all individuals with our own experiences.
My name is Ellen, and I am a person-centred counsellor offering one-to-one sessions in a confidential, safe space where you can speak freely and without judgment.
I provide sessions online, through walk-and-talk therapy, or over the phone. The choice of format is yours, and you can opt for either short-term or long-term counselling based on your needs.
As your counsellor, I won’t give advice or tell you what to do. Instead, my role is to offer a supportive environment where you feel safe and comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings. Your journey in counselling is entirely led by you.
I understand that reaching out for counselling can be daunting. Taking the first step to contact a counsellor requires courage, especially when you’re already feeling distressed. I’m here to make that process as easy and welcoming as possible.
Before we begin, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. This allows you to ask any questions and determine if I am the right counsellor for you. If you decide to proceed, we can schedule your first session at a mutually convenient time.
I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
- ABC Level 4 Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Certificate in Drug Awareness level 1
- Certificate in Drug Awareness Studies & their applications level 2
- Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health level 2
- Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems level 2
- Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse level 2
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
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£45 per session
£40 per session for students and OAPs
£55 per session for couples
When I work
I have a flexible diary
Further information
I am fully insured
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