Katie Ellis

I have availability Monday-Thursdays for online sessions and Monday afternoons/evenings for face-face sessions.

A counselling relationship is often very different from many other relationships that we encounter.

Counselling can be a useful way of exploring your feelings and emotions safely and with the help of someone who is trained to help you move through difficult or uncomfortable feelings without judgement and with empathy. You may find that through addressing your experiences you are able to move forwards positively and with a greater understanding of yourself and your patterns/process. 

My name is Katie Ellis and I offer counselling services in West Yorkshire. I am a registered member of the Â鶹ԭ´´ and have specialist knowledge of working with children and young people. The service covers talking therapy for adults and children and young people, psychoeducation for those who have experienced trauma and sessions for parents and their children to improve understanding and communication within their relationship.

I have experience of providing emotional support to both men and women, and young people aged 5-25, helping to improve their mental health and well-being. I have experience of working with issues surrounding self-esteem, confidence, anxiety, depression and trauma. Having previously worked in the voluntary sector with The Samaritans, ex-offenders and their families, and those affected by domestic violence, I also have experience of supporting those who experience suicidal thoughts and those who are struggling within their relationships.

I adopt a Person-Centred approach and strongly believe that we are all capable of growth and change. During sessions, I feel I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to discuss whatever they feel they need to. I aim to support clients to work through their feelings and struggles, whilst enabling them to remain in control. 

Talking Therapy sessions are 50 minutes in length. Session length can be adapted for younger children or those who struggle to sit for long periods of time. 

Initial enquiry sessions are free, via telephone or Microsoft Teams to enable clients to decide whether or not my services are suitable for them. 

Once clients have decided to go ahead with counselling, the first session is used to complete a client information sheet, discuss the counselling agreement and to gain an insight into what my clients are struggling with and what they hope to gain from counselling.