About me
I am passionate about supporting people to feel more connected to themselves and their lives. I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and create change in our lives, and we need the right space to explore and connect with that part of ourselves.
In our sessions, we explore what's happening for you in the present moment, while also paying attention to the patterns and experiences that have shaped you and may be resurfacing. I offer a warm, down to earth and non-judgemental space where you can be heard, understood, and explore things from new perspectives, at a pace that works for you.
I offer the opportunity to work with metaphor, dreams, writing, art, and crafts (these are entirely optional), as a way to get in touch with the unconscious, bringing to light that which we don't often have the opportunity to see. I also find these can help when we're not quite sure how to verbalise a feeling or experience.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, GAD, relationship and family issues, low self-confidence, big changes, or the less easy to pin down sense that something is 'off', we can work together to help you find clarity in what is holding you back, and the awareness and confidence to move forward.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, ADHD, and Autism, and ensure that I am holding a warm space for you to show up as you are, no matter at what stage you find yourself.
I have also worked with a number of trainee/student counsellors, supporting them on their journey of personal development.
In addition to talking therapy, I offer sessions specifically for creative and spiritual aspects of self-reflection. This includes (but is not limited to) art creation, dream interpretation, and therapeutic Tarot (informed by Carl Jung's work), in which we reflect on symbols and intuitive 'sense' to deeper explore that which we cannot access through talking therapy alone . This type of work is best suited to those who are already drawn to holistic self-reflection and exploration, and not appropriate for those who are seeking crisis support or a more cognitive based approach to therapy. These sessions usually take more time and exploration by nature, and so the option of either 60 minute or 120 minute sessions are available.
Testimonials
"Ellen has an open approach that feels very organic yet meaningful and intentional. Ellen made me feel heard and supported and for that I’m grateful!"
"Ellen has been of significant help to me through a very difficult period. She is perceptive and nuanced and knows when to be direct and when to allow space. This has been my most successful attempt at therapy and I would highly recommend her."
"I couldn’t be more grateful to have Ellen as my therapist. She is helping me work through a number of things. Ellen provides a safe, non judgemental space where I can talk about my feelings. She is kind and honest which I really appreciate, whilst offering techniques to take me through. Best of the best!!!"
"The kindest and most real therapist I've ever met, she just gets me."
Training, qualifications & experience
- DipHE Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor since 2021
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Significant experience working with ADHD and Autism in adults. LGBTQ+ affirming.
- Experience working with spirituality, women's Issues, anxiety, depression, family Issues, relationship issues, and trauma.
Further Training and Study in the Following Areas:
- Attachment Theory
- Shame
- Sensorimotor Skills
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Integrative Sex and Couples Informed Therapy
- Dream Work
- Archetypal Tarot as a tool for individuation
- Shadow Work
- Jungian Psychology
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Relationship Issues, Affairs, Communication Issues, Trust, Intimacy, Conflict, Marriage, Divorce, Separation, Break-Ups, Dating, Couples, Attachment, Sexuality, Gender Identity, LGBTQ+
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute consultation via phone or video call, so that we can discuss your aims and expectations for counselling, and answer any questions. There is no obligation to commit to further sessions during this call.
My standard fee is £50 per 50 minute session, or £90 for an hour and a half.
I offer a reduced fee to those on low income, students, and counsellors/counselling trainees upon request.
When I work
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Further information
If you have any questions or want a bit more information, you can call me on 07871638909, or send me an email.
