a Safe Space For You

Life brings many challenges, and it is understandable that at times we might look for support in facing them. My role as your counsellor is to provide you a safe, confidential space to navigate what is happening in your life and walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives and empowers you to make lasting, meaningful changes in your life.

About Me

My name is Elle I am an integrative counsellor, which is a fancy way of saying I use several psychological ideas and techniques to tailor the counselling to your needs. My core theories/approaches are person centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).  

I have been in practice as a counsellor since 2018 and hold the following qualifications / registrations: –

BA (Hons) Counselling (Integrative)

Foundation Certificate in Bereavement Counselling

Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

I am an Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to their ethical framework. I am fully insured and hold an clear DBS check. I am also Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

I am committed to excellence in my practice and regularly undertake continuing professional development in a wide variety of subjects to hone my skills, increase my knowledge and understanding, and gain new insights and perspectives. Such subjects include but are not limited to – diversity and inclusion, working with suicidal risk, eating disorders, LGBTQ+, bereavement, ADHD, autism, GDPR, as well as other psychological theories and techniques that may add to my counselling practice.

Specialisms

Complex/Compound Bereavement

Bereavement can become complex or compounded when the period of mourning extends for many months, years, even decades. This could be a result of multiple losses, a complex relationship with the person who died, or if your loved one died in a traumatic way. Navigating the feelings of loss and grief can become even more challenging and overwhelming. Together we can journey through what has happened, explore its effects on you and your life and find creative ways to move through the mourning process.

Bereavement

The death of a loved one, miscarriage, infant loss or the death of a beloved pet can be some of the most difficult life experiences to have. If you are struggling to cope, bereavement counselling can provide you the space to process your bereavement in a sensitive and meaningful way.

Grief & Loss

Grief is not only experienced when someone we love dies. Grief is also felt when we go through other types of loss such as the loss of a job, a relationship, a friend, even a way of life. When we lose something important to us, the feelings of grief are just as deep as the grief felt in a bereavement. Counselling can provide you the time and space to mourn your loss.

ADHD

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed or simply suspect you have ADHD, you may have a great many questions, feelings and behaviours to maneuver through as you begin to understand yourself and how ADHD has affected your life. You may find it difficult to fully make sense of it all or understand how to cope and manage with ADHD. Together we can explore ways to manage and cope with symptoms while unpacking the emotions and behaviours that arise for you because of ADHD. Having ADHD myself, as well as adult children with ADHD, I have extensive personal knowledge and experience in working with ADHD and find it rewarding to work with others who are newly enlightened to their neurodiversity. Please note I am not qualified to assess, diagnose or prescribe meditation.

Other Areas of Work

I am experienced working with other issues such as fertility issues, depression, anxiety, work related stress, life transitions, spiritual/religious matters.

Availability & Fees

January 2025 – Currently no waiting list

I work both face-to-face and online via video.  I have session availability afternoons and early evenings Monday – Thursday.

In person sessions are conducted at Therapeast therapy centre in Barkingside, Ilford. Online sessions are conducted using an encrypted video service through my case management system WriteUpp. 

Sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis, and cost £70 per session. Fees are payable in advance of the session in order to secure your booking.

Payment is by bank transfer. Block booking is available. 48 hours notice is required when cancelling. Less than 48 hours notice and the session fee is non-refundable.

Contact Me

Contact Me via the form to arrange a free 15 minute phone call to discuss your counselling needs and make an appointment.