Suzanne Ellis, BACP

Suzanne Ellis offers calm, practical support for people facing strong emotions and life changes. She welcomes those who feel overwhelmed, anxious, low or stuck and who want a steady person to talk things through with. Suzanne makes space for grief, trauma, relationship strain and stress so people can begin to find clearer ways forward.

Suzanne uses a person-centred style that keeps the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. She also draws on attachment ideas to look at relational patterns and on trauma-focused methods when past events are still causing distress. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is part of her toolkit when memories need targeted processing.

She has 19 years of practice and holds a Masters degree in counselling plus an Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy. Suzanne is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and she provides supervision to other counsellors and healthcare staff.

Suzanne aims to make sessions straightforward and compassionate. She explains approaches in plain language and works at a pace the person is comfortable with. Sessions focus on talking through feelings, building coping strategies and exploring practical steps for change.

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Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to help people notice recurring patterns and try new, healthier ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s pace so people feel heard and understood; this works well in remote sessions where the counsellor mirrors and reflects what the person brings.

Suzanne uses EMDR when memories or traumatic events continue to cause distress. EMDR involves guided attention alongside talking to reduce the intensity of painful memories, and parts of this method can be adapted for remote delivery with clear preparation and pacing.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, test what feels comfortable and adjust the plan as the work progresses. That way the method matches the client’s goals and needs rather than being chosen in advance.

If you are considering online work, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into their day, require less travel and make it simpler to maintain continuity between appointments. Others appreciate shorter check-ins by phone or sessions that do not require video when energy or bandwidth is limited. Confirming the available formats helps plan practical arrangements that suit everyday life.