Elsie Owen
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About me
Would you describe yourself as a 'people-pleaser'? Maybe you struggle to say no and end up with a diary of commitments you're not sure you want to go to. Perhaps you go along with other people to fit in or adapt yourself in ways you hope will make people like you. You might notice yourself feeling preoccupied by the comfort and happiness of the people around you and feel a responsibility to make things better and easier for your friends and family.
Whilst you may appear to be the calm, flexible and helpful one, constantly prioritising everyone but ourselves leaves most of us feeling tired, stressed and resentful. If you know it's time to readdress the balance in your life, but not how - or who - else to be, I get it because I've been there too. My clients tell me I offer a warm and gentle space, where I draw on my professional and personal experience to support others to find they way out of the people-pleasing cycle.
It's not always easy to find a therapist who meets you where you are and knows how to help you. Most of my clients find it helpful to look at my Instagram page first which will help you get a feel for who I am and how I work. If my posts resonate, I invite you to get in touch; I offer long-term online individual therapy, as well as an online course, support groups and a free weekly people-pleasing newsletter.
If this has resonated, I'd love you to know it's possible to learn to prioritise yourself, place more value and worth on your own wellbeing and feel comfortable with taking up your space in the world. Slowly and gently, we can learn how to give ourselves the same care, kindness and compassion we so easily show the people around us, even when it feels like this will fill us with more guilt than we can manage.
You're so welcome to get in touch or go to my website for additional resources.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Professional Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This means I work in line with their guidelines for professional and ethical practice.
I hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Northern Guild for Psychotherapy. Following qualification, I studied Psychotherapy at post-graduate level for an additional 2 years. I've since completed 2 in-depth trainings in remote therapy practice, equipping me with the resources and skills needed to deliver effective therapy via the phone and online.
I began clinical work in February 2017, where I worked for 2 charities supporting those with various mental health difficulties and diagnoses, before I started my private therapy practice in 2019. In 2020, I began running online courses, workshops and groups around the topics of boundary-setting and people-pleasing and I share regularly as The People-Pleasing Therapist on Instagram.
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- People-pleasing
- Boundary-setting
- Difficulties saying no
- Self-care
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 per session
Additional information
- 20-minute introductory phone call / online video meeting: Free
- 50-minute online initial session: £110
- 50-minute online regular session: £110
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I'm available for online individual sessions on Mondays from 2pm to 5pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm.
