Kathy Ellis Counselling
All your experiences are valid.
They speak of who you are
Are you looking for support around things that have been difficult for you lately?
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when nothing seems to make sense anymore. You might be trying to understand why you feel unhappy, why the same painful patterns keep repeating, or why certain relationships leave you feeling small, stuck, or unseen. Perhaps your body has begun to speak what words can’t — aches, tension, panic, exhaustion — or you’ve noticed that sleep, motivation, and simple enjoyment have slowly slipped out of reach. When you’re feeling so much, it’s easy to feel alone. You don’t have to be.
Counselling offers a steady, compassionate space where your experiences can be explored at your own pace. Working together, we can begin to untangle what hurts, understand what’s been shaping your feelings, and find ways for life to feel more manageable, meaningful, and grounded again. Pain may not disappear overnight, but it can soften. You deserve support. You deserve relief. And you deserve a place where you are met with warmth and care.
I offer you a space where your experiences are taken seriously and treated with care.
You’re not expected to have the right words or a clear story. You don’t have to make sense of it on your own. Together, we can explore what you have experienced, understand how it affects you, and gently find ways for life to feel more manageable and grounded.
My approach is rooted in the belief that your feelings are valid and your story matters. I work with curiosity and compassion, trusting in each person’s capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change at their own pace. This is your space to be heard, supported, and understood—without judgement, pressure, or expectation.
Whatever way you are feeling, counselling is a way to reconnect, feel more alive and regain the energy for what matters to you. Talking to someone whose primary aim is to understand you, brings about stress reduction, clarity and relief.
Master's Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Chichester (Sept 2025 to 2027)
BA (hons) first class
University of Chichester (2021)
BACP Accredited Member Number: 382637
Trained to work with the impact of trauma.
Counselling trainees are welcomed.
Recognised therapist for BUPA.
I adhere to the Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.
I am fully insured, DBS checked, and registered with the ICO for GDPR.
Fees are £55 and session length is 50 minutes
I have a deep commitment to creating a space where people feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My approach is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and respect for each person’s unique story. I believe that meaningful change grows from a trusting therapeutic relationship, where you can explore your experiences at your own pace and without judgement.
Alongside my counselling practice, I am an academic researcher specialising in women’s lived experiences of midlife. This work continually enriches my therapeutic perspective, reminding me of the complexity, resilience, and depth that shape our inner worlds for both men and women. Whether I’m in the therapy room or immersed in research, I’m guided by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to ethical, reflective practice.
People often come to me during times of transition, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm. Whatever brings you here, my role is to be alongside you — making sense of what feels difficult, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a more grounded and authentic way of being.
If you’re considering counselling, you’re already taking a meaningful step. When you’re ready, I’m here to offer a safe and supportive space to explore what matters most to you. You don't need to be in crisis to gain from counselling. If you would benefit from being with a thoughtful, depth-oriented therapist, come to counselling to explore what matters in your life. I have a comfortable and inspiring space to meet you in person. You are guaranteed privacy, freedom from distractions, intrusion, and interruption. I have created a helpful space to feel safe, an environment to facilitate hope, possibility, and growth - all at your pace.
What do you need to explore the difficulties affecting your life?
People come to counselling with me for many reasons, including:
- Anxiety, stress, or depression
- Feeling unfulfilled, stuck, or emotionally lost
- Relationship difficulties
- Workplace pressures
- Past or complex trauma
- Health challenges
- Grief, loss, and major life transitions
- Questions around identity, purpose, or direction
Something may have happened — or may be happening now — that is affecting your ability to live fully.
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. Many people come because they feel stuck, curious, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to shift. Counselling with me offers:
- A safe, private, and comfortable space
- Time to talk about what’s on your mind
- Exploration of how past experiences shape your present
- Opportunities to see situations from new perspectives
- Support in making changes that feel right for you
You don't have to show up with confidence, with clarity, nor in crisis. Showing up is enough.
Talk about what's on your mind
Come willing and open to talk about what is on your mind. This may be hard, so just show up first and gradually open up. This does not mean going over the past in detail, but rather talking about how those events impact you today and how you think about them now.
Open to new ideas
Open to exploring new ideas and perspectives. I may challenge your thinking, and ask you to look again at the situation, so that you may see things in a new way.
Willing to change
Willing to make changes. You will be ready to put in the work to make the changes you want for yourself.
With increased awareness, you will naturally be drawn towards your own ideas about how things can be different for you.
If you are looking for a small change or a bigger shift in your life, counselling is an effective way to explore and guide you towards living differently.
Is it worth the investment?
My clients have said that they find relief in the opportunity to speak impartially, and without a response that suggests a solution. At the end of their therapy, clients have said they found the experience beneficial and helpful in bringing about changes in their lives. I have witnessed improvements in mood and demeanour within a few sessions, and life-changing decisions at the end of therapy.
Sessions are £55 and last 50 minutes.
Counselling your way
Counselling does not have to be a long‑term financial commitment. You can:
- Choose a set number of sessions.
- Decide the frequency that suits your life and budget.
- Focus on a specific issue for short‑term work.
- Come for a single session if that’s what you need.
- Return only when you feel it would be helpful.
- Many clients find even a few sessions meaningful.
What are the benefits of counselling?
The decision to come to counselling is a personal one.
If you are worried and anxious, or not in crisis but curious about yourself, let's talk.
Think of it as a lasting investment in your health and well-being.
The amount of time you spend in counselling will depend on your individual needs and goals. I am ready when you are.
Coming to therapy for any period of time is a valuable investment.
If you are still unsure, I recommend that you give counselling with me a try. It's ok to start with a single session.
There is no obligation to continue beyond one session.
Get in touch
When you enquire, you can expect a warm welcome and a prompt response. Before your first session, I will gather brief background information about what brings you to counselling and what you hope to work toward. At the start of our first meeting, we’ll explore any questions or concerns you may have. From there, we begin — gently, collaboratively, and at your pace.
I offer my full attention and care throughout our work together.
Choosing counselling is a personal decision. If you’re worried, overwhelmed, curious about yourself, or simply tired of saying “I’m fine,” I invite you to get in touch.
You are worthy of support,
You are welcome here,
And you don’t have to do this alone.
Warmly, Kathy
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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