Hey, I’m Ella.

Psychotherapist based in Cardiff, Wales.

As someone who has had therapy before, I understand the importance of finding the right therapist that can meet your needs and adapt to your way of working.

As a relational integrative therapist, I work using person-centred and Psychodynamic models. I also use elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in my practice. Each session is tailored to your needs, as a unique individual, providing a holistic approach to your wellbeing.

Therapy is a collaborative process so our first session would likely start with you and I sitting down with a cup of tea and getting to know one another. From there, we would discuss your needs and what you are hoping to get out of your therapeutic journey. I will look to understand you as a person and seek to craft an approach that suits you.

I offer a safe and confidential space to support you in whatever you are dealing with. Nothing that you are experiencing is too small or too big - I am here to help you navigate the challenges in your life.

If you want to know a little more about me, my experience and qualifications then click ‘About Me’.

  • Free 15 Minute Consultation

  • 10 years of Mental Health experience

  • In person, online & phone sesisons

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:

  • Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, University of South Wales (BACP accredited)

  • Certificate in Counselling skills, University of South Wales (BACP accredited) 

  • BSc Psychology (Hons)

  • Certificate in online/telephone counselling 

Experience:

With a decade of experience working within the Mental Health Sector. I have developed a deep understanding of how to assist individuals living with profound trauma. My experience includes;

  • NHS- Working with individuals suffering with Eating Disorders.

  • Cardiff Mind- Working with those who are experiencing homelessness

  • Charities across Cardiff supporting individuals effected by homelessness, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, grief and loss.

  • Private practice working with individuals dealing with work related stress, relationships difficulties, social anxiety, low mood, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, self-discovery and trauma.

Continuous Professional Development:

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • TA101 Transactional Analysis

  • Substance Misuse- Drugs and Alcohol

  • Trauma Focused CBT 

  • Motivational Interviewing 

  • ASSIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 

Other areas of expertise can be found here:

Prices

  • £55.00

  • £49.50

  • Blocks of 4, 6 & 8 Sessions available upon request. Email for more information

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FAQs

  • We will start with a cuppa or a cold drink and get to know each other. There is no expectation to rush into painful experiences until you feel comfortable. You don’t know me yet, so I do not expect you to tell me everything in our first session. We work at your pace.

  • Sessions run for 50 minutes.

  • Appointments are flexible to meet your needs; this might mean sessions are weekly, fortnightly or monthly. We can either stick to the same time every week or we can book in as and when works for you.

  • When you arrive at Canton House. You will walk into a small foyer. If you enter the number 11 on the intercom, I will come downstairs to meet you and show you up to the room. There is one flight of stairs up to my Counselling room. There is a lift available if needed.

  • No, I can offer telephone and online sessions (Microsoft Teams).

  • There is no eligibility criteria to access counselling and no issue is too small. I welcome all experiences, feelings and thoughts to my counselling room.

  • There is no such thing as a ‘normal’ session when it comes to counselling. When we first meet, we can discuss what you would like your sessions to look like, what you’d like to get out of counselling.

  • Yes. At a 10% discounted rate. Email me for more information.

Visit Me

Canton House, 435-451 Cowbridge Road East, CF5 1JH

Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
9am–7pm

Email
Ella.Hillyer@outlook.com

 

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