About me
I work with people who want to overcome the challenges that are holding them back, regaining a strong sense of self and feeling more empowered and in control of their own lives. Often we can find ourselves feeling lost or stuck in the same patterns or cycles, trying to fit the expectations of others, and losig sight of our own wants, needs and goals. My aim is to support people in overcoming these challenges, understand more about themselves and how they want their lives to be, and how to move towards what they envision for themselves. I look at how we can let go of the patterns that no longer serve us, and how to integrate new, more authentic ways of being that align with who we truly are.
My core values as a counsellor and my approach are:
Authenticity - It is really important to me that I show up as a real human being with my clients. I find that if we can both show up as ourselves, there is more transparency, curiosity, and an overall more natural feel to the work. I have a down to earth approach where being yourself and feeling comfortable to do so is fundamental.
Curiosity - I am actively curious about the people I work with; where they come from, what they value, who they are at their core, what happens between us in the therapeutic space. Curiosity and non-judgement go hand-in-hand, and it often helps the people I work with become curious about themselves, in turn letting go of self-judgement and shame.
Creativity and Adaptability - I work in a variety of ways, including art, metaphor, dreams, inner child work, fantasy and imagination, as well as practical tools, particularly when working with anxiety, stress or specific goals. I integrate some Pluralistic techniques to get an idea of what your preferences for counselling are or might be (if you've never had counselling before), ensuring that am adapting to you and your counselling needs.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, self-esteem and confidence, family issues, boundaries, relationships and intimacy, LGBTQ+ clients and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.
I have also worked with a number of trainee/student counsellors, supporting them on their journey of personal development.
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 solutions and 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
Experience Working With:
- Adults with ADHD and Autism
- LGBTQ+
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
Further Training in the Following Areas:
- Attachment Theory
- Shame
- Sensorimotor Skills
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Integrative Sex and Couples Informed Certification
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 over the phone or video call. This is so that we can discuss your aims and expectations for counselling and ask me any questions you may have.
My standard fee is £50 per 50 minute session.
Shorter sessions of 30 minutes may be available on request for limited schedules.
For concessions (students and trainee counsellors), a reduced rate of £40 per session is available upon request.
When I work
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I have available spaces throughout the day and evening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For further information on times I have available, please get in touch!
Further information
If you have any questions or want a bit more information, you can call me on 07871638909, or send me an email.
