Eleanor "Ellie" Meakin

Eleanor "Ellie" Meakin is an Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with 4 years of experience. She has worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, with particular experience supporting teenagers, adolescents and young people. She holds an updated Enhanced DBS Certificate.

She works with a range of concerns including anxiety, burnout, depression, relationships, childhood trauma, bereavement, self-awareness, emotional regulation and processing change.

Ellie practices from a pluralistic perspective - she is trained in multiple therapy approaches and discusses with each client whether to focus on short-term, practical strategies for the current issue or to explore longer-term causes. Together with the client she selects techniques from different schools of counselling to help achieve agreed goals.

Her training includes levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 diplomas in psychotherapeutic counselling, and she holds a degree in Theology and Religious Studies and Sociology. She is an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and works in line with that governing body’s ethical guidelines.

What is discussed in sessions is treated as strictly confidential, however Ellie is required by law to disclose specific information related to terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering or sexual abuse, or if a client expresses a wish to cause immediate harm to themselves or others. She is also legally bound to provide notes if presented with a court order or a coroner’s request. As part of the counselling process she keeps brief session notes, anonymised using the client’s initials only, and stores these notes in a lockable box to which only she has access. By proceeding to book an appointment with her, clients agree to these terms in relation to confidentiality.