- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment focused work
- EMDR for trauma
About Suzanne
Suzanne Ellis is a BACP accredited counsellor with 19 years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and major life changes. Her practice also covers areas like self-esteem, addiction, trauma, sleep and eating issues, and ADHD.
Suzanne uses person-centred ways of working alongside attachment-focused and trauma-informed approaches. She offers EMDR as a way to process traumatic memories, and uses mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques where these suit the client. In sessions she aims to help people talk through painful emotions and develop practical coping strategies for day-to-day life.
Her background includes a Masters degree in Counselling, an Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and EMDR certification. She also holds a level 6 Certificate in therapeutic supervision and provides supervision to counsellors and healthcare staff. Suzanne is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
People who contact her often want help with feeling overwhelmed, stuck after loss or trauma, or uncertain about relationships and identity. She supports exploration of difficult feelings at a pace the client chooses and works on skills that reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
Sessions include discussion of what has been happening, practical coping options, and paced trauma work where appropriate. To begin, the booking process asks a few questions to match you and arrange a first appointment. If you need to check session formats before booking, confirm current options on the platform.
Approaches you might use together online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early bonds influence current reactions and can help with relationship difficulties, trust and feelings of abandonment. Client-Centred Therapy centres on the client's experience and aims to create space for people to speak openly and make their own changes. It is useful for problems like low self-esteem, decision making and feeling stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit those goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or busy days. They can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or let someone join from a quiet room rather than travelling in. Registered or accredited professionals can also use online sessions to carry out paced trauma work such as EMDR or mindfulness exercises when appropriate, and they will explain how each option works during the first meeting.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and life changes, plus areas like addiction, trauma, self-esteem and ADHD.
How would she approach my problems in therapy?
Her style is person-centred with attachment-informed and trauma-focused methods. She also uses mindfulness and EMDR when these fit the client's needs.
What experience does she have?
She has 19 years' clinical experience and has practised across counselling and trauma work during that time.
What are her credentials 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.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify current session formats; please confirm which formats are offered before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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