Tina Elliston , NCPS

Tina Elliston is a counsellor and life coach who focuses on women's issues and wider emotional concerns. She draws on five years of professional practice and a nursing and midwifery background to guide people through anxiety, grief, relationship strain and changes in family life.

Tina keeps caseloads small so she can build a steady working relationship. Sessions are paced to the person - short steps, no pressure, and with practical tasks to support learning between meetings. She invites clients to set goals and shapes work around those aims.

Her approach mixes client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Tina also uses solution-focused and narrative tools to help people spot patterns and try new ways of coping. Worksheets and short exercises are often used to build everyday skills for stress, sleep and mood management.

With experience in fertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma, she draws on healthcare knowledge when those issues arise. Tina has worked extensively with women on menopausal symptoms, body image, postnatal struggles and the demands of parenting, and she understands how health events can affect relationships.

She holds the NCPS credential and additional diplomas covering topics such as ADHD, autism, attachment, bereavement, bipolar and perinatal mental health. Tina offers a warm, approachable space and practical support for people navigating life transitions and emotional challenges.

Approach-led online counselling and practical support

Tina often blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and emotionally-focused ideas so online sessions feel both supportive and action-oriented. Client-centred work means the conversation follows what matters to the person, offering space to be heard and to choose goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses small exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and shift low mood. Emotionally-focused ideas help people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways to connect or talk about difficult feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Tina works collaboratively to find what fits. She will talk about goals and preferences, try a method for a while, and adjust plans with the client based on how things are progressing. This shared approach helps keep work practical and relevant to daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day, while live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins, written reflections or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to access consistent care from wherever you are.