- Anxiety and depression
- Family and relationships
- Mindfulness and psychodynamic
About Elaine
Elaine Bell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, stress, ADHD and blended family issues. Elaine also lists work around addiction, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem and career matters.
Her background includes a Foundation Degree in Counselling and an Honours Degree in Counselling and Professional Issues. She has also completed a Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision and has worked in both the charity sector and private practice in Northern Ireland.
Elaine describes an integrative, relational approach. She listens for emotional patterns and the personal scripts people bring into relationships. Sessions focus on what is happening now alongside how past experiences shape current reactions.
She draws on client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ways of working, and uses mindfulness and Jungian ideas when helpful. That mix is used to help people name feelings, notice repeated patterns, and try new ways of responding in everyday life.
For practical arrangements Elaine now offers weekly phone, video and live chat sessions for new clients. Messaging is kept for practical matters and resource sharing, and journal-style messages will not receive a therapeutic reply. Prospective clients are asked to use the site buttons to begin the matching and booking process.
Approaches you can explore online
Client-centred work focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves being listened to and having your experience reflected back so you can decide what feels most helpful. This approach is useful for building self-understanding and coping with day-to-day stresses.Existential therapy looks at life choices, values and meaning. It helps when people feel stuck with big questions or face major life changes, such as those that come with blended households and changing roles. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past patterns and the emotional scripts that repeat in relationships, helping people notice habitual reactions and try different responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods suit the concerns, goals and preferences of the client and make adjustments as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process where options are reviewed and agreed together.
Elaine currently offers weekly phone, video and live chat sessions for new clients and keeps messaging for practical arrangements and resource sharing. If you want different session options, confirm the current formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to attend a meeting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adult concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, stress, ADHD and blended family challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and relational, drawing on client-centred, existential and psychodynamic approaches with mindfulness and Jungian ideas used as useful tools.
How much experience does she have?
Elaine has eight years of professional experience in charity work and private practice in Northern Ireland.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What session formats does she use?
For new clients she offers weekly phone, video and live chat sessions; messaging is limited to practical matters and resource sharing.
How are fees and starting a first session handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.