I am a registered Humanistic Gestalt therapist in the UK. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma, and relationship & intimacy issues.
I work with people who want to feel empowered, regain a sense of self and take back control of how they live their lives. Often we can find ourselves feeling lost or stuck, trying to fit the expectations of others, and losing track of what we see for ourselves. We get caught up in patterns from the past, repeating outdated relationship dynamics and old coping mechanisms, even when they prevent us from getting to where we want to be.
I explore relationships, how we meet challenges, our self-perception and how we perceive the world around us, the stories and roles we play out, and the conflict between who we believe we are and who we want to be. I look at how we can let go of the patterns that no longer serve us, integrating new, more authentic ways of being that align with what we want and need.
My core values as a counsellor and my approach are:
Authenticity - It is really important to me that I show up as a real human being with my clients. I find that if we can relate on a human level, there is more transparency and room to explore the things that have brought you to the process.
Curiosity - I am actively curious about the people I work with; where they come from, what they value, who they are at their core, what happens between us in the therapeutic space. Curiosity and non-judgement go hand-in-hand, and it often helps the people I work with become curious about themselves, in turn letting go of self-judgement and shame.
Creativity and Adaptability - I work in a variety of ways, including art, metaphor, dreams, inner child work, fantasy and imagination, as well as practical tools, particularly when working with anxiety, stress or specific goals. I integrate some Pluralistic techniques to get an idea of what your preferences for counselling are or might be (if you've never had counselling before), ensuring that am adapting to you and your counselling needs.
Inclusivity - All of the above lend themselves to anti-oppressive practice and inclusivity. I've worked with people from diverse backgrounds, ages and cultures, and in particular neurodiversity (particularly ASD and ADHD) and LGBTQIA+.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, family issues, boundaries, relationships and intimacy, sexual identity, gender identity, autism and ADHD. I have also worked with a number of trainee/student counsellors, supporting them on their journey of personal and professional development.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #399673
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I couldn’t be more grateful to have Ellen as my therapist. She is helping me work through a number of things. Ellen provides a safe, non judgemental space where I can talk about my feelings. She is kind and honest which I really appreciate, whilst offering solutions and techniques to take me through. Best of the best!!!
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ellen has been of significant help to me through a very difficult period. She is perceptive and nuanced and knows when to be direct and when to allow space. This has been my most successful attempt at therapy and I would highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I'm not good at writing reviews, but I feel myself much better, and this is what should be the best review, I suppose.
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Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ellen has an open approach that feels very organic yet meaningful and intentional. Ellen made me feel heard and supported and for that I’m grateful!
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem