ELB Counselling Services

My name is Emma Brand and I am a qualified person-centred counsellor and Registered Member MBACP. As part of my membership with the BACP I adhere to their Ethical Framework to ensure I am working safely and in the best way for my clients. I have a private practice which is based via online/video and telephone counselling. I am passionate about working creatively and have experience working with diverse groups and minority communities. I have experience working with people with sensory impairments and understand the importance of communication, accessibility and individuality. I am qualified in British Sign Language Level 3 and have worked with people with a dual sight and hearing loss. I attend regular Professional Development Training events including Intrusive Thoughts and Depression which I can reflect on and bring into a session if appropriate. Looking for support and thinking about counselling can be daunting; but I hope from my information you can learn more about me and what I can offer to help you. I hope to empower you through listening to achieve balance, which is why I called myself ELB Counselling Services. In my practice I commit to offering a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space where you can feel comfortable to talk openly about how you are feeling. I am aware sometimes it can be hard to talk to someone you know as they may have an opinion or be involved. PeI have trained in the person-centred modality, which explores therapy in a non-directive approach focussing on emotions and feelings that come up in the session. I commit to offering  a safe, non-judgemental and honest space with compassion, of which under these core conditions therapeutic change has an opportunity to occur. As someone from the LGBTQIA+ Community, I have an understanding and compassion with themes and emotions that may come up for people, having gone through my own journey and therapy myself, this is something I am passionate about in working with my clients. I am also aware there are themes that may come up not linked to sexuality and gender, however this part of identity is still valid and present.