Ellie Byrne , BACP

Ellie Byrne is a counsellor who focuses on helping women and other adults manage stress, anxiety, addictions and major life changes. She uses a straightforward, person-centred style so people can set the pace. Ellie aims to create a calm setting where people can talk through difficult experiences and start making practical changes.

She works with people affected by trauma and abuse, depression, grief and relationship struggles. Clients also bring issues such as sleep or eating difficulties, parenting strain, work stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Ellie pays attention to how past patterns and attachment styles shape current problems.

Ellie trained as a psychologist and psychotherapist and holds BACP accreditation. She blends person-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her offer focused strategies alongside space to reflect.

In sessions Ellie typically helps people identify small steps that reduce distress, manage cravings or change unhelpful thinking. She uses mindfulness tools to support calmer focus and existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels unsettled.

People who choose Ellie usually want a collaborative process. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and paced according to what they can manage. Ellie describes therapy as a step-by-step journey and aims to support clients through each stage.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Ellie draws on person-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and supporting the person to lead the work, which can help when someone needs space to talk things through and explore feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers structured tools for spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural changes, which works well when someone wants clear coping steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ellie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adjusts the balance between reflection and practical technique as sessions progress so plans remain relevant and manageable.

Online formats make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, daily support or people who express themselves better in writing. These options help fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.