I’m a person-centred counsellor offering confidential one-to-one sessions, where you can talk openly and be truly heard.
Over the years, I’ve supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including domestic abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and abuse. Whatever you’re going through, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it all by yourself.
My approach is gentle, respectful, and always free from judgement. I believe that we all need a bit of support from time to time, and I treat every person I work with with warmth, acceptance, and genuine care.
I understand how daunting it can feel to reach out for counselling. It takes real courage to take that first step, especially when things already feel difficult. If you’re feeling unsure or anxious, please know that I’ll do everything I can to help you feel comfortable and at ease.
I’m not here to offer advice or tell you what to do. Instead, I offer a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, in your own way. Our sessions are led by you—because you’re the expert on your life.
If you’d like to find out more or just have a chat about how I work, I’d love to hear from you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #385937
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ellen Watton-Emsley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ellen is amazing. Extremely supportive and easy to speak to. Listens and helps progress without forcing advice or setting unrealistic goals or targets for the mindset I’m in.
Written on May 28, 2026 after therapy with Ellen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I wanted to say thank you for all the listening, support, advice and championing over the last few months! You have been really helpful and made the weeks get better bit by bit. Hope to continue again with you when funds pick up again in the New Year at some point. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas season and that your wishes come true for 2027. Keep up the smashing work! x
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ellen Watton-Emsley has made an incredible impact on my mental state, she is a fantastic listener and shows real empathy and understanding of what can be sometimes quite complicated situations. She offers clarity and a good ear to bend. Thoroughly enjoyed our sessions, albeit there difficult nature. She helped immeasurably. Thankyou Ellen!
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very understanding
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Only one session but have confidence in her ability. Asked what seems easy questions but they really made me think. Reassuring in having a path forward had to miss the next session but looking forward to the next to see how she approaches my particular situation. Calm, inquisitive, and eager to help.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Ellen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
Ellen has been brilliant at working through my thoughts, organising them, and suggesting solutions. She helped me move from a dark and confusing place to one of clarity in a positive and encouraging way. Ellen was always extremely professional, understanding and accommodating with times. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Ellen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes