Suzanne Ellis , BACP

Suzanne Ellis is a BACP-accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 19 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and major life changes. She works with adults, children and young people, helping them explore painful emotions, develop coping strategies and find practical ways to move forward when life feels overwhelming. Suzanne integrates person-centred and Gestalt principles with EMDR work to create a flexible, individualised approach that responds to each person’s needs.

Her practice emphasises empathic listening and a non-judgemental space where clients can work at their own pace and feel understood. The process is designed to enable greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships and build resilience for daily challenges. Suzanne also offers therapeutic supervision to counsellors and healthcare professionals, drawing on her supervisory qualification to support reflective practice.

Her qualifications include a Masters Degree in Counselling (an advanced postgraduate qualification), an Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and certification as an EMDR therapist. She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), holds a Level 6 Certificate in therapeutic supervision, a Certificate in Telephone and Online Counselling from the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online, and a certificate in couples and relationship counselling. Suzanne welcomes enquiries to discuss therapy and to arrange appointments.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current emotional responses and close relationships. It can be helpful for issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment and intimacy-related concerns by exploring relational history and building more secure ways of connecting.

Client-Centred Therapy, also known as person-centred therapy, emphasises empathic listening and the client’s own capacity for growth. A therapist offers acceptance and understanding to help clients clarify their feelings and make choices that align with their values.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured approach for processing distressing memories and reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions. When appropriate, it can support recovery from trauma and abuse by working with memories and the emotions linked to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and Suzanne will collaborate with each person to identify the best fit based on needs, goals and personal preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as greater scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the mode that feels most comfortable and convenient while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make steady progress.