"Walking with you on
your journey"
Online Therapy & Telephone Therapy in the United Kingdom
Supporting the Mental Health of Adults with Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Perimenopausal/Menopausal Issues and Supporting the Mental Health of Family & Friends in a Supporting Role
"Hello and welcome to my website. Thank you for taking the time and energy to take a look at the service I can offer you. My name is Elise and I do understand. As someone who is living with several chronic health conditions, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage both your physical and mental health. My counselling practice offers a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore these feelings and challenges. If you are a family member or friend of a person living with a chronic illness and/or pain in a supporting role and need a safe space to explore your emotions surrounding this please do get in touch."
Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness and/or chronic pain affects every part of your life. The diagnosis, the uncertainty, the confusion, the enforced lifestyle changes and not to mention the numerous medical appointments or the impact on your personal relationships, work, finances and every other area of your life. It can feel isolating when those around you don't truly understand what you're going through. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing a chronic condition for a while, counselling can help you navigate this difficult time.
I specialise in supporting people living with a chronic illness and/or chronic pain to live well by supporting your mental health.
Perimenopause & Menopause
These stages of life can also present with strong emotions and numerous physical and mental health challenges. It can be a confusing, frustrating time, affecting almost every area of your life, including your personal and intimate relationships and an area in which so little help is often given by conventional medicine. Did you know the perimenopause can cause up to 34 different symptoms! No, you are not alone in experiencing these spirilling emotions from sudden anxiety, to anger, to depression, to tearfulness, to brain fog and chronic fatigue, do reach out and contact me.
A Note on End-Stage Life Limiting Illnesses....
If you have an end-stage, life limiting illness such as later stage cancer or are considering assisted dying as a result of your illness, I would refer you to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) at www.bacp.co.uk as these are not my areas of expertise and there are many therapists in their online directory with specialist knowledge and experience in these issues who are able to support you better.
How I Support You
I am fully qualified with a First Class Honours degree in Counselling and over a decade of experience. I work with adults aged 18 and over, offering both short-term and long-term therapy depending on your needs.
All sessions take place online via Zoom or by WhatsApp telephone call.
I offer standard 60 minute sessions, reduced fee 30 minute sessions if your health condition limits the time you can sit (I am also happy if you need to take movement breaks in any session) and longer sessions if your health condition means you need longer to fully convey your feelings.
You are likely to hear my Labrador Wellie snoring under my desk from time time too, as he is my constant companion!
How Counselling Works
Being truly listened to and understood in a non-judgemental, empathic, professional therapeutic relationship provides you the safe, belonging, powerful space you need to explore the challenges you are facing.
Through our conversations, you will gain clarity about what you are experiencing and develop ways to cope with life's challenges. Therapy isn't about me giving advice or fixing things for you. It's about creating the right conditions for you to find your own answers, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence.
Online therapy offers you accessibility on both good and challenging days.
Added benefits are that you save energy, time and money not having to travel!
Sessions and Fees
Sessions
● Initial Consultation: 30 minutes, free of charge
● Individual Counselling Session: 60 minutes = £60
: 30 minutes = £30
: 75 minutes = £75
: 90 minutes = £90
All sessions take place online via Zoom (live video/audio) or WhatsApp telephone call (audio only).
I work on a session-by-session basis with no minimum or maximum commitment. You decide how many sessions feel right for you.
I am happy to offer sessions to you weekly, fortnightly or as and when you feel you need one. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy and will be happy to discuss your requirements with you in the free consultation.
Payment
Payment is due on the same day that your session has taken place. I accept online bank transfer and can provide my details when you arrange your first counselling session.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or re-schedule a session, please let me know, if you can, 24 hours in advance. I understand that life can be unpredictable in general but especially when managing health challenges, so this may not be possible, so contact me as soon as you can by email as I normally pick up these messages first. If you simply 'do not turn-up' for your session, the cancellation fee of the full session fee will be payable, as it will be too late to offer this session to someone else.
My fees explained:
My fees are deliberately set at the lower end of the current fee scale for the South-East of England. I work from home rather than renting premises and I can therefore pass those savings onto you as I understand firsthand the financial pressures that often come alongside living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness. Please be assured, I am a fully qualified and very experienced counsellor, my lower fees do not reflect any lack of training or experience, just a genuine understanding.
Get in touch
If you would like to arrange an initial free 30 minute consultation or have a question that you would like to ask, please do complete the email contact form adjacent. If you would prefer to speak to me, please use the email form to let me know your name and telephone number and I will call you back.
I value your enquiry and I respond to all emails received. I aim to respond to all emails within 24 hours.
"Thank you for your message."
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