Ellie Byrne , BACP

Ellie Byrne is a qualified psychologist and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who supports people navigating major life changes, addiction and substance use, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. She works with individuals experiencing stress, depression and anxiety, offering practical and emotional support tailored to each person's situation.

Her approach combines psychological training in humanistic, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic perspectives with a non-judgemental, person-centred counselling style. Therapy is shaped around the person's priorities, with Ellie following the client’s lead while integrating evidence-informed techniques where they fit the client’s needs. This blend helps address a wide range of concerns from coping strategies and relationship difficulties to grief, self-esteem and longer-standing challenges.

Ellie holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a UK professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists. She recognises that seeking therapy takes courage and that progress often happens step by step. Ellie aims to provide steady support as people take those next steps toward better coping and fulfilling their potential.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Ellie draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening and working at the client’s pace - a helpful approach for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns or self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, addictive behaviours and practical coping skills. Existential therapy supports exploration of meaning, values and identity, and can be beneficial when people are coping with major life questions or significant changes.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Ellie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Ellie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or mobility needs and allow ongoing contact with licensed professionals and therapists when in-person appointments are not possible.