Counsellor profile
Ann Ellison, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 16 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and life change
Continue with AnnAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (241444)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Ann supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Ann
BACP. Ann Ellison has 16 years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationships, grief, sleeping difficulties, career issues, coping with life changes and ADHD using approaches the client finds helpful.
Ann uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR in her work. She aims to help people name what is troubling them and try practical ways to feel and cope differently. Sessions involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns of thought and behaviour, and practising skills between meetings.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change. She helps people reflect on values, set simple goals and test small changes in day-to-day life. When trauma is part of the picture, she can include EMDR to address distressing memories alongside other approaches.
Ann has worked in the field for over a decade and a half. That experience includes supporting people with intense stress and long-term difficulties. She draws on both talking-based and action-based methods to suit each situation.
People usually start by describing the main problem and what they hope to achieve. From there she and the client agree on steps to take and review progress over time. To check current session formats and booking steps, follow the counsellor's online directions before arranging a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Ann draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online sessions. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take action despite difficult feelings, which can suit worries, low mood and life changes. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and involves practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, often useful for anxiety, sleep problems and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss different methods with each client and agree together which to try first based on the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continued access to the same counsellor if relocating within the United Kingdom, subject to any regional restrictions and the counsellor's working arrangements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, relationship issues, grief, sleeping problems, career matters, coping with life changes and ADHD.
What is her counselling style?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with EMDR when relevant, focusing on practical steps and talking through thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Is she a BACP member and where does she practise?
She is listed with the BACP and works in 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 that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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