About me
Life isn't neatly divided into personal and professional challenges. Often, what is happening in one area of our lives affects every other part. That is why my approach brings together counselling, coaching and over 30 years of leadership and Human Resources experience to support the whole person.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Executive Coach and Career Coach, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, low confidence, identity issues, workplace challenges and significant life transitions. I also support professionals navigating career change, redundancy, leadership responsibilities, workplace conflict and the pressures that can come with success.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, make sense of what is happening and move towards meaningful, lasting change. Every client is different, so I tailor my approach using a range of evidence-based therapeutic models and, when appropriate, coaching techniques. Together, we'll explore not only what is happening today, but also the patterns, beliefs and experiences that may be influencing how you think, feel and respond.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I have spent more than three decades working internationally in leadership, organisational development and Human Resources, partnering with Boards, CEOs and executive teams across the private sector, financial services, charities and international development organisations. This experience gives me a deep understanding of the realities of modern working life, including leadership pressures, organisational change, workplace relationships, diversity and inclusion, and career development.
Many of my clients tell me they value working with someone who understands both the psychological and practical aspects of change. Whether you're looking for counselling, executive coaching or career support, my aim is to help you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and confidence so that you can navigate life, leadership and what's next with clarity and purpose.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Transformative Coaching, Animas Centre for Coaching, 2023
- Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling, Albany Centre, 2023
- Foundation Degree in Counselling, Staffordshire University, 2020
- Diploma in Counselling Skills, Riverside College, 2017
- Certificate in Counselling Skills, Riverside College, 2016
- Masters, Human Resources Management - Middlesex University, 1994
I am presently an Integrative Counsellor with my private practice - Eli Counselling, and a volunteer counsellor for the Diocese of Chester. I previously worked for the Runcorn and Widnes Cancer Support Centre, where I counselled cancer-related clients. I also volunteered at Riverside College and counselled students and young people. As a human resource professional, I coach executives and staff to help them gain self-awareness, clarify goals, reach their development objectives, release their potential, and act as a sounding board. My coaching and guidance skills also extend to career counselling.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Additional information
My fees vary depending on the type of support you are looking for, including counselling, executive coaching, career coaching and organisational consultancy.
Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes and begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. This gives us an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and decide whether we are the right fit for one another before you commit to ongoing sessions.
Reduced-fee places are available for students, trainee counsellors, people on low incomes and those who are unemployed, subject to availability.
If you are seeking executive coaching, career coaching or organisational support, fees will be discussed during your discovery call, as these services are tailored to your individual or organisational needs.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to discuss your circumstances before booking. I'm always happy to answer any questions.
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Further information
I look forward to working with you on your counselling or coaching needs.
