Suzanne Ellis, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Person-centred approach
EMDR for trauma
Mindfulness techniques

About Suzanne

Suzanne Ellis is a BACP-accredited counsellor with 19 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma and related concerns. Suzanne sees adults and offers sessions in English.

She uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and practical discussion. That approach helps people talk through painful feelings and find coping strategies for hard moments. Suzanne also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect present patterns.

Suzanne has training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, which is used with trauma and distressing memories. She combines this with mindfulness techniques to help manage anxiety and build calmer responses to stress. Those methods are brought into sessions at a pace the person can manage.

Her background includes a Masters degree in Counselling, an Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, and a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling. She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a Level 6 Certificate in therapeutic supervision.

Suzanne also has a Certificate in Telephone and Online Counselling from the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online, and a certificate in couples and relationship counselling. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service's online options.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at patterns from past relationships that affect how people relate now. It helps where trust, closeness or avoidance cause repeated problems in social situations or relationships. Client-centred work focuses on listening and helping someone talk through feelings at their own pace, which can make it easier to practice speaking up or facing social fears. EMDR involves guided eye movements or similar protocols to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and is often used for trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Suzanne discusses goals, preferences and how a person responds in early sessions. She will suggest one or a mix of approaches and adjust them as progress is reviewed, so decisions are collaborative rather than fixed.

Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online counselling can help fit therapy into a busy week, make it simpler to attend without travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can make starting sessions easier for people who find social contact difficult.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, addiction, trauma and many related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and practical coping strategies, combined with attachment-based ideas and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience offering counselling in the United Kingdom.

What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?

She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.