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SpeakingUpToday Therapy

Hi, I’m Elise, a therapist based in Southwest and Southeast London, offering both in-person counselling and online therapy across the UK. I work with teenagers and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and the impact of difficult or overwhelming life experiences.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, whether you are struggling to understand your emotions, finding it difficult to cope with everyday pressures, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you. You might have a particular issue you want to explore, or you may simply know that something doesn't feel right. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't need to have everything figured out before starting.

My approach is warm, compassionate and non-judgemental. I aim to offer a space where you can feel heard, understood and able to explore what is happening in your life at your own pace. Together, we can begin to make sense of your experiences, recognise patterns that may be affecting you and explore what might help you move forward. I believe therapy should be shaped around you, your individual experiences and what feels most useful to you.

I have a particular interest in how our experiences shape the way we see ourselves, navigate relationships and respond to the world around us. This includes grief and loss, whether through bereavement, including the death of a parent, partner or loved one, baby loss, multiple bereavements or traumatic and violent loss. I also recognise that loss is not always about bereavement. It can include the end of a relationship, changes in identity or other significant life transitions, all of which can have a lasting impact on our emotional wellbeing.

Alongside this, I have over five years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals. I recognise that everyone's needs and ways of processing the world are different, and I aim to adapt therapy to suit you. If traditional talking therapy has felt inaccessible, overwhelming or unhelpful in the past, we can explore an approach that feels more comfortable and meaningful for you.

I welcome teenagers and adults at different stages of life, recognising that we all experience challenges in different ways and for different reasons. Whether you are navigating the pressures of adolescence, exploring your identity, managing relationships, dealing with work or family pressures, or adjusting to significant life changes, I aim to offer a space where you can feel heard and understood. I work with each person as an individual, without making assumptions about what they might need based on their age or circumstances.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, particularly if you are unsure where to begin or wonder whether you will be understood. You don't need to have the right words or a clear plan. My role is to meet you where you are and help you make sense of what you are going through, at a pace that feels right for you.

How I work and Qualifcations

I work integratively, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to support you in a way that feels meaningful and effective. At the core of my work is a person-centred approach, offering a warm, grounded, and non-judgemental space where you can feel genuinely heard and understood.

Alongside this, I bring in psychodynamic thinking to explore how past experiences may be shaping your present. Where helpful, I may incorporate approaches such as inner child work, mindfulness, Gestalt techniques, creative methods, and somatic awareness to support a deeper connection between mind and body.

I see therapy as a collaborative process. We will work together to understand what is going on for you, moving at a pace that feels right, and adapting the approach as your needs evolve.

Qualifcations

I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, accredited by the BACP. I have additional training in grief and bereavement, with a focus on traumatic bereavement and violent loss, and experience working in play therapy with young children, trained by Place2Be.

I also have a strong background in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Neurodivergence, with training across multiple areas. This enables me to tailor therapy to neurodivergent clients, understanding that many people find talking therapy challenging, and adapt my approach to meet your needs.

In addition, I have experience in the mental health field in the community, delivering talks on mental health and publishing written pieces to raise awareness and understanding.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework. I hold enhanced DBS clearance and have full professional liability and public insurance.

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Taking the First Step

Finding the right therapist is an important part of your therapy journey, and it’s natural to have questions before getting started.

I offer a free introductory phone call or Zoom meeting, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, share a little about what has brought you to consider therapy, and get a sense of how I work.

It’s also a chance for us to explore whether we feel like the right fit for one another and whether therapy with me feels right for you. There is no pressure or obligation to continue. I want you to feel comfortable, informed and able to make a decision that feels right for you.

You don't need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out before we speak. Sometimes, taking that first small step is enough.