Tanya Ellis

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and bereavement

About Tanya

Tanya Ellis works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, eating and self-esteem difficulties, and broader mood-related problems. She uses client-centred and cognitive behavioural ways of working and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods as suitable. Tanya is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has seven years' experience in the field.

Tanya has practised in a variety of settings including an agency, a hospice and in private work. She offers straightforward sessions where people can talk about problems such as loss of a relationship or job, difficulties at work, or struggles with parenting and cultural differences. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way of coping and on practical steps people can try between meetings.

Her style draws on client-centred work that keeps the person's perspective central. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to test small changes. Attachment-based ideas inform work around relationship patterns and how past bonds affect present feelings.

Tanya supports people dealing with grief and bereavement, and with end-of-life and hospice-related concerns. She also works with obsessive thoughts, panic and compulsive behaviours using structured approaches alongside more emotion-focused conversations.

She welcomes people from diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBT clients, and she offers sessions in English. Before booking, people are asked to confirm current session options and practical arrangements.

How Tanya uses different approaches in remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-led action rather than getting stuck on discomfort. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and reactions. This approach is often used for relationship problems, attachment issues and communication difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down troubling thoughts and behaviours into manageable parts and tests practical changes. It is commonly applied to panic, obsessive thoughts, mood problems and some forms of compulsive behaviour.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tanya will work together with the client to identify the most suitable methods based on their goals, needs and preferences, and review these as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to continue therapeutic tasks such as thought records, exposure planning or emotion-focused discussions without requiring a clinic visit.

Topics Tanya lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

Questions about Tanya

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety, panic and panic attacks are listed among her main concerns and she uses CBT and other approaches to address them.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred counselling alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

Tanya has seven years' experience working in an agency, a hospice and in private practice.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.