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Elroy Tan, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Elroy Tan helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people navigating LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, grief, trauma and addictive behaviours. He is straightforward and calm in session, and aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

Elroy works from the view that each person knows their story best. He treats clients as partners, helping them spot strengths and small changes that make a difference.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical conversation and real-life steps rather than jargon or long theory talks. He has five years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which means he meets professional standards with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

He offers appointments during normal working hours from Monday to Friday and replies to messages on the next weekday if contacted outside those times. Typical sessions cover coping with life changes, managing sleep or eating concerns, dealing with parenting stress, and navigating intimacy or career pressures. He also addresses compassion fatigue and support for those affected by trauma and abuse.

Therapy aims to be useful for everyday problems as well as deeper, longer-standing difficulties. Elroy welcomes people seeking different session formats. He works in English and is able to take international clients.

The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session to see if his style fits the client's needs.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Elroy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach centres on building coping skills and small routines to improve sleep, eating, and day-to-day functioning after stress or trauma.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in the moment. Plans can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.

What issues does this counsellor help with?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT-related matters, relationship and family strain, grief, trauma and addictions.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Elroy takes a down-to-earth, collaborative approach and focuses on practical conversation and manageable steps rather than clinical jargon.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds BACP accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and client locations are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does cost and payment work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Also listed

Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders
Trauma and abuse

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Elroy Tan, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that guide online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety