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Ellie Byrne, BACP

Ellie Byrne is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life changes.

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About Ellie

Ellie Byrne is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life changes. She works with people coping with addiction, trauma and relationship concerns. Ellie writes plainly and listens without judgement, helping clients find practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

Ellie uses a person-centred approach, which means she follows the client's lead and focuses on what matters most to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try small, testable changes.

Background and approach

This combination makes sessions both supportive and practical. Her background includes five years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. That framework guides professional standards and how she works with people in the United Kingdom.

Ellie is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns, including grief, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career questions and ADHD-related challenges. She also supports people affected by domestic violence, substance use, attachment difficulties and first responder stress. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and paced to each person.

Conversations focus on what is causing distress now, and on small steps that can reduce pressure and build coping. The goal is clearer choices and more manageable days, not a quick fix.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399603	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ellie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Ellie names

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How Ellie blends practical approaches online

Ellie commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's priorities to help people feel heard and clearer about their choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour, and helps people try small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. Ellie will discuss what feels most useful and adjust techniques as sessions progress. This collaborative approach helps match the method to the person's goals, whether that is managing cravings, reducing panic or navigating a life transition.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing reflection between calls or when typing feels more comfortable. These options aim to make access flexible and practical for different routines and needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Ellie help with?

Ellie works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on what the client wants to change.

How much experience does she have?

Ellie has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma and stress-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Ellie is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats do sessions take?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ellie?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.