- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Psychodynamic work
About Elaine
Elaine Bell is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing anger, grief, anxiety, stress, relationship strain and related concerns. Elaine supports people who want clearer ways to manage strong feelings and to improve how they relate to others.
She trained through a Foundation Degree in Counselling and an Honours Degree in Counselling and Professional Issues. Her background includes work in the charity sector and private practice in Northern Ireland, and she also holds a Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision.
Elaine uses an integrative approach that draws on client-centred thinking, existential questions, psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness. In sessions she pays attention to emotions, body experience and the patterns that shape responses to stress and conflict. The work tends to be relational and reflective rather than directive.
Practical issues are part of the process. Elaine offers weekly phone, video and live chat sessions for new clients. Messaging is limited to scheduling and sharing resources and will not receive therapeutic replies when used as a personal journal.
People who come to her often want help with anger that shows up at work or at home, with grief, or with long-standing patterns of low self-esteem and anxiety. She helps clients notice patterns, try different responses and plan simple steps to manage difficult moments.
To begin, readers are asked to use the online matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The subscription payment model can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Elaine commonly blends client-centred work with psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas to address strong emotions like anger. Client-centred work focuses on the client’s experience and priorities, helping people name what matters and decide next steps. Psychodynamic ideas look at repeated patterns and personal scripts that keep resurfacing, which can help when anger feels like it comes from deeper habits. Mindfulness practice brings simple attention skills to manage intensity in the moment, such as grounding and breath awareness.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Elaine will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions around those choices. That way the work stays practical and focused on the problems you want to change rather than fitting a single method.
The therapist’s update states that weekly phone, video and live chat sessions are used for new clients, and messaging is limited to practical matters or resource sharing. If you need different session options, confirm the available formats when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule regular work around home or work commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapeutic steps fit into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with anger, grief, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and related issues such as relationship strain, addiction and career pressures.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her style is integrative and relational, drawing on client-centred, existential, psychodynamic and mindfulness approaches to explore feelings and patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience in both the charity sector and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
For new clients she offers weekly phone, video and live chat sessions; confirm current options before booking if you need a different format.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.