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Elaine Bell, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with LGBTGriefAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

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Elaine Bell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a warm, straightforward way of working. She focuses on helping people with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, self-esteem and addictions. Elaine also supports people coping with ADHD, trauma and abuse, career questions and life transitions.

Her practice is rooted in listening closely and following what each person brings. Sessions aim to make sense of personal patterns and feelings so practical choices become clearer.

Background and approach

Elaine treats the client as the expert in their own life and works alongside them to build on existing strengths. Elaine holds the BACP credential, and she has eight years of professional experience in charity work and independent practice.

That background means she has seen many different kinds of difficulty and knows how to adapt her style to fit the person in front of her. Therapeutic work draws on client-centred, existential and psychodynamic ideas, plus mindfulness and Jungian perspectives when helpful. In practice this can mean reflective conversation, noticing body experience, and exploring the stories people tell about themselves.

For new clients she now offers weekly sessions by phone, video or live chat, with messaging reserved for practical matters. She aims for clear boundaries and regular meetings so progress can be steady and focused.

How Elaine’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on following each person's lead and offering non-judgemental listening. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on what matters most to the client and on building a trusting dialogue that helps people name feelings and decide on small next steps.

Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice and life direction. In remote sessions this can help when someone is feeling stuck around purpose, identity or major life changes by talking through values and options in an open way.

Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to repeated patterns and early relational stories. Over video or phone people can explore how past experiences shape current reactions, which often brings clarity about why certain situations feel hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will discuss different methods and help the client choose what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can shift as the work unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexibility in scheduling, easier access from different locations and options for shorter check-ins by text or live chat. Phone sessions use less bandwidth, video calls let people read visual cues, and messaging can be useful for sharing resources or brief updates between meetings.
What concerns does Elaine work with?
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD and trauma-related concerns, among other challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and relational, using reflective conversation, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and make different choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Elaine has eight years of professional experience working in both the charity sector and independent practice in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, with weekly meetings by phone, video or live chat and messaging for practical matters.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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