MBACP IFS Level 1 BA Integrative Counselling, BSc Hons Psychology

Ellie is a person-centred counsellor with a psychology and IFS background, and focuses on creating a safe, warm, non-judgemental relationship where you feel able to take risks and explore any suffering, confusion or curiosity that you may come with. 

Ellie's intention will be to listen deeply, beyond just your words, so that together you can make sense of the landscape in which you find yourself. In Ellie's experience it is this quality of relationship that enables people to shift in ways that facilitate lasting and meaningful change.

As someone who is also very interested in the wider scope of psychotherapy and psychology, Ellie draws on her understanding of contemporary theory. For example, how our nervous systems are regulated, the relationship between mind and body, child development and how our wellbeing is interconnected with the wider systems of family, culture, sexuality, class, race and planet.

The best way to get a sense of how Ellie works and to see if you and her are a good fit, is to arrange either a brief call or an initial session. 

Ellie offers a complimentary initial session of 30 minutes to see how working together might feel and to get a sense of a good fit for the counselling relationship. This can be done in person or online.

Subsequent sessions are charged at £55 for an hour with a rolling deposit of £30 taken in the case of late cancellations. 

Ellie works from her home office in Newton Abbot with parking and from therapy rooms in Gandy Street, Exeter (by request).

Yes, online counselling is an option and can be discussed with Ellie.

Once agreeing to work together, you and Ellie will start with a thorough biopsychosocial assessment. Through this assessment we gain a clear understanding of different elements from the past, present and future that might affect you both negatively and positively. The assessment provides essential information to develop a working plan tailored to your individual needs and therapeutic goals

After the assessment Ellie will work with you to collaborate on a working plan, taking time to listen, getting curious about your goals with kindness and respect. Working collaboratively we will agree on the support you need with the purpose of creating a relationship as a container to explore, for personal growth and self-discovery.

The type of therapy and length of treatment will depend largely on the needs presented, this will also be true of the delivery; whether online, in person or joining a group.