Tanya Ellis
Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles
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About Tanya
Tanya Ellis helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma, addictions and challenges linked to life changes. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, eating concerns, LGBT issues, panic and obsessive behaviours. Tanya’s approach is warm and straightforward, so conversations are easy to follow and focused on what matters now.
She uses a mix of counselling styles to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and move forward.
Background and approach
Tanya also draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Her practice in the United Kingdom includes time in a local agency, hospice work and independent practice. She has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
These are listed as provided and are shown to give a clear picture of her background. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Tanya listens first, then suggests small steps and exercises to try between meetings.
She avoids technical language and keeps the focus on everyday changes that can reduce distress. People who choose to work with Tanya begin by setting clear, realistic goals together. The plan is adjusted as progress is made, and the pace follows the client’s comfort level.
This makes it easier to try new ways of coping without feeling overwhelmed.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 7
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 403142, ncs19-08458
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Tanya's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Tanya works with
Everything Tanya lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
Approaches Tanya lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Tanya works online
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Plans are reviewed together and adapted if something does not feel helpful, so the client helps shape their own path.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or offering options when camera use is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of meeting, and Tanya will discuss practical arrangements so sessions suit daily routines and communication needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Tanya help with?
Tanya supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, plus relationship strain and life changes.
What is her counselling style like?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens first and then offers practical steps and exercises to try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of professional experience working in agency, hospice and independent practice settings in the United Kingdom.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as stated in her profile.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with Tanya?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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