Hannah Ellis

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I aim to offer a safe space for you to talk about things which are concerning you. I will help you explore different ways of looking at things and aim to do so with empathy and compassion. My clients often comment that one of the things they've found most helpful, is having a non-judgemental space to talk about things.

Life deals us all sorts of things, and some of them can leave us with thoughts about ourselves or the world which don't make us feel great such as "I'm not good enough" or "things can never get better." I would work with you to help you become more aware of unhelpful thoughts and find more helpful ways of looking at things.  Alternatively, if you just want someone to listen and say very little, I can offer that space too.  You know yourself better than anyone and I want to support you in whatever way feels most helpful. 

To tell you a bit about me:  I love the sea, I enjoy learning about different cultures and I'm passionate about supporting people with their mental well-being

My experience

I have studied counselling up to master's level and am an accredited member of the Bristish Association of counsellors and psychotherapists (BACP)

I have experience working with many topics including work stress, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, self-harm and relationship difficulties.

I have worked for numerous charities as well as working privately. 

I am happy to work with adults of any age, and have experience with all ages, especially with 18-35 year olds.

What you can expect

If you contact me, I would aim to get back to you within two working days. If you have any questions, I'd do my best to answer them, and then we could arrange a time that suited us both, for a counselling session.

An important part of counselling is finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with,  and it can be hard to work out who is a good fit for you just from reading a profile. For this reason, I offer free initial consultations of 50 mins, so you can get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me. 

After the initial consultation, I'd give you the chance to go away and think about whether you wanted to work with me and let me know in the next few days. This is because I wouldn't want you to feel any pressure to agree to work with me, as it's important you find a counsellor who is the right fit for you.

If you do decide you want to work with me, and I feel I can offer the sort of support you need, then we'd both commit to work together regularly.  I would listen to your concerns and help you to explore different ways of thinking about them. I might also suggest different things you could try, but it would always be your choice to say yes or no, as you know yourself better than I do. 

Please be aware that I am only available until the end of September. 

Modality 

I am trained in person-centred counselling and in CBT, so I can offer either of these or a combination of the two. 

Discounts for teachers during the summer holidays

Having previously worked in a school, I'm aware of how teachers can be left feeling emotionally exhausted or even in danger of burning out, but often struggle to find the time or money to access counselling. For this reason, I'm offering teachers a discounted rate of £35 during the summer holidays.  All the work would be online, so if you're going away, we could still have a session, and you can invest in your own well-being before September comes and you're back in the madness! You can use the time to talk about anything you want, and it doesn't have to be related to your work. Contact me for more details. 

Location
Remote working: I work through Skype, Zoom and phone-calls and have clients from various parts of the world, but my main links are with Essex and Oxfordshire.

Face to face: For clients based in Essex or London, I can also offer in person sessions in Brentwood. The venue has parking, toilets and free tea and coffee and is accessible by wheelchair.