Counselling, EMDR and CBT Therapy GROUPS in Hove & ONLINE

Supporting you through life’s challenges

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I’m an accredited counsellor and therapist in Hove, offering individual and couples therapy, EMDR, CBT menopause support groups, and Enneagram-informed personal development.

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Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, or life transitions, therapy can help you find understanding, resilience, and a way forward.

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Nice to meet you. I’m Ellen.

I am a BACP accredited, experienced Counsellor, trained in individual counselling, couple counselling, group therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing).

I offer a warm, confidential, non-judgmental space to work collaboratively with whatever issues you are bringing to therapy. I have worked with clients for over 22 years, in the voluntary sector and in private practice.

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Testimonials

  • My partner was uncertain about accessing couple counselling, not being something he had ever done before, but he said he felt more comfortable than he expected and was pleasantly surprised by the experience! It enabled us to have a neutral space in which we could consider what could be improved in our relationship, but Ellen helped us to focus on the positives, which turned out to be what we really needed and we both came away feeling better about ourselves, closer and remembering why we were together.

    K.T

  • We have found the couples counselling experience with Ellen a wholly positive one. Ellen puts you quickly at your ease with her warmth and empathy, and remains even handed and understanding throughout every session. There is no judgement, and we feel we can say anything in front of her. Initially I was concerned that my husband especially would find it uncomfortable opening up to a stranger, but we both very quickly grew to trust Ellen and feel comfortable in our sessions. She helps you to realise how normal your problems are, offering reassurance at all times, and how understandable your subsequent feelings and reactions are. She has given us useful coping mechanisms and consistently praises even our most humble efforts! Ellen is a very kind, understanding and insightful counsellor and we enjoy our work with her and find it invaluable.

    A.F

  • In EMDR therapy with Ellen, she very skillfully helped me reframe limiting held beliefs about myself and past events. I felt more confident and at peace week by week. To my surprise, my symptoms of fibromyalgia started to lessen and became less frequent. I felt my counsellor was extremely knowledgeable and skilful in working with traumatic memories without re-triggering. The therapy was a big turning point in my recovery, and I would recommend it to anyone who feels the need to process difficult memories.

    J.R

  • Now the counselling has come to an end, I find that I am in a very different place than when I started...The counselling has been invaluable and I am so grateful to Ellen for helping me reflect on, understand and move forward from past experiences in a way that was always supportive and at a pace that I was able to cope with.

    N.W

How I can help

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1-to-1 Therapy

A safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and build lasting strategies for change. Tailored to your unique needs and goals.

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Couples Therapy

A collaborative approach to improving communication, rebuilding trust, and understanding each other’s needs more deeply.

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EMDR

An effective therapy for processing trauma and distressing experiences, helping you reduce emotional intensity and move forward with greater ease.

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Menopause Support Group

A 6-week supportive group using CBT techniques to manage menopause symptoms.

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Enneagram

A powerful framework for self-awareness and personal growth, helping you understand your patterns, motivations, and pathways to healthier relationships and wellbeing.

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Your first step

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. In an introductory 20 minute, non-obligatory call, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to change. If we both agree that we are the right fit to work together, we’ll then decide the pace and approach that would suit you best.

My practice is based in central Hove, easily accessible from Brighton and surrounding areas.

I offer weekday appointments, both in person and online.

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FAQs

  • Individual Counselling or EMDR sessions £75 per 50 minute session.

    Couple Counselling £90 per 60 minute session.

    CBT Menopause group £300 per 6 week course.

    Enneagram personal development coaching £75 per 50 minute session

    If you have any concerns about finance, please do get in touch to enquire about my concessionary rates.

  • Payment is due on the day therapy and payable via BACS.

  • For counselling to have a positive outcome, it is important to attend regularly. In order to reserve a regular slot for the duration of your therapy, any sessions missed or cancelled by you will have to be paid for in full. If it is possible, I will always try to find an alternative time in that week.

  • Qualifications :

    • Levels 1-3 EMDR Europe, Simon Proudlock, 2023

    • EFT Advanced Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (with Helene Igubeke)

    • Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (ICEEFT & Marriage Care)

    • Certificate in Relationship Counselling (Marriage Care, BACP Accredited)

    • Post-Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling with Merit (University of Greenwich, London).

    Professional Memberships:

    • Member of the British Emotionally Focused Therapy Community (BEFT Community) 

    • Member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

    • Member of EMDR Sussex.

    Professional Registration:

    I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (No.609738) and I abide by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also have full Professional Indemnity Insurance. 

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