Suzanne Ellis , BACP

Suzanne Ellis is a BACP-accredited counsellor and therapist who draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience to support people through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and a wide range of life challenges. She offers a person-centred, empathetic approach that prioritises listening and helping clients make sense of painful feelings at their own pace. Suzanne works with adults, children and young people and provides practical tools and therapeutic space for coping with change, improving relationships, addressing addictions, and managing issues such as self-esteem, parenting, career concerns and neurodiversity-related needs.

Her training includes a Masters Degree in Counselling - a postgraduate qualification in therapeutic practice - an Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, and a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling. She is also a certified EMDR therapist, trained to use eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing techniques to help process distressing memories. In addition, Suzanne holds a level 6 Certificate in therapeutic supervision and offers supervision to counsellors and healthcare professionals, along with a certificate in couples and relationship counselling and a certificate in telephone and online counselling awarded by the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online.

Suzanne creates a non-judgemental, compassionate space where clients can be heard and understood, explore difficult emotions, and develop coping strategies to move forward. She is currently accepting clients and is available to answer questions or arrange appointments.

Online Approaches for Trauma, Attachment, and Person-Centred Care

Suzanne uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic environment where clients can explore feelings and find their own direction; it is useful for stress, low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - is a structured method that supports processing distressing memories and the emotions linked to them, often used for trauma-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, helping with intimacy, abandonment issues, parenting and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Suzanne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, presenting concerns and personal preferences, and she adapts the work as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone meetings, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing circumstances, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage from locations that are convenient for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists.