Janine Ellis , BACP

Janine Ellis is a counsellor who helps adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life changes. She works with people dealing with grief, trauma, self-esteem and intimacy issues, and offers a calm, straightforward approach for those feeling overwhelmed. Janine is based in the United Kingdom and sees clients in English.

Janine trained to master's level in integrative counselling and holds BACP, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy membership. She brings three years of clinical experience and also works as a relationship counsellor for a local Relate service. Her previous career in the music industry means she understands the pressures faced by musicians and music professionals.

Her practice is relational and person-centred. Janine builds trust first, then helps people name what feels hard and choose small, practical steps forward. She adapts her work to each person rather than following a single fixed method.

Common approaches she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking. These are used to help with patterns of avoidance, painful memories and problems with trust or closeness.

Sessions may include talking through difficult moments, noticing unhelpful patterns, practising simple mindfulness exercises, and gently testing new ways of relating. Janine aims to make therapy feel manageable, clear and grounded in everyday life.

Approaches suited to online counselling and everyday life

Janine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, clarifying what matters, and taking small steps that match those values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and coping during life changes. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust, closeness and communication, and can be useful for intimacy and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janine will discuss different options with each person and tailor the work to their goals and comfort. Together they agree what to try, review how it feels, and adjust methods as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit short check-ins, while messaging and live chat can fit around work or family commitments. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and to practise skills between sessions.