Rachael Elliott

Life can be tough at times. Whether it's issues at work, issues with family and relationships, anxiety, illness, loss, abuse, sexuality, phobias, addiction or just general confidence in ourselves, we all need help from time to time.

I spent years thinking that the best way to deal with the feelings brought about by life's challenges was to 'bottle them up' and not talk about them, hoping that eventually they would go away. The reality was that this led to issues with anxiety, low mood, frustration and in extreme cases, panic. Sound familiar?

Just as it did for me, counselling could be the key to helping you unlock the root cause of how you are feeling and to help you address the consequences of those feelings once and for all.

What is Counselling?

Counselling can take many forms, for example Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Integrative, Psychodynamic and Holistic.

I am an Integrative therapist, which as the name suggests, is a combined approach to psychotherapy that brings together different elements of specific therapies based on the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client in all situations. Having initially qualified in Person Centred Therapy, I have since undertaken regular training and development in areas such as CBT, Psychodynamic approaches and Neuro Linguistic Programming. I am also a fully qualified hypnotherapist and offer the specialist trauma intervention, 'Rewind'. By drawing on tools and techniques from a range of approaches, my clients are able to explore and address their problems, difficult feelings and past experiences in a non-judgemental, safe and confidential environment.

What is it suitable for?

Counselling can help you to understand and resolve the feelings associated with a whole range of issues: Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, sadness, depression, suicidal thoughts, separation and divorce, low self esteem, bereavement, addiction, stress, abuse, trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, past issues, illness, loss and many more (please see below for the full range of areas I deal with).

Please note I am unable to deal with the following issues: Adoption and Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Clients seeking support for either of these issues should search CD for counsellors who have specialist training in these areas and in the case of AN, should also speak to their GP.

My Experience

I am a fully qualified Counsellor (since 2013), Hypnotherapist and mental health first aider, with extensive experience of working with individuals (not couples) aged 18+ on a range of issues. In addition to working privately, I also work with Police Officers on issues such as trauma, PTSD, relationships, anxiety, stress and confidence, specialising in the 'Rewind' Trauma technique. I also hold a Level 3 Diploma in Addiction Therapy.

Prior to qualifying as a counsellor, I held several leadership roles in various organisations until a health issue forced me to rethink my priorities. I therefore have a deep understanding and appreciation for both the distress brought about by illness, along with the challenges presented by the workplace and the impact on our mental health. I have extensive coaching experience and am particularly adept at helping people to achieve their personal and career potential.

Venue

My counselling practice is home-based on the Leeds/Wakefield border in Methley, LS26.  

Initial assessment/chemistry session: £40

Counselling session: £55

Rewind session: £75 (note, this can often be completed within 1-2 sessions)

Hypnotherapy session: £75

All sessions last around 50 minutes.

*I offer up to two free Rewind sessions to serving or retired military personnel.