Business Details
10 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Ely
Established in 2016, Ely Counselling has been providing professional therapeutic support to individuals and couples across Cambridgeshire and surrounding regions. As a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor and BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, I bring over two decades of experience in private practice, alongside formal qualifications including a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. My practice offers a confidential, non-judgmental space where clients can explore personal challenges through evidence-based approaches like CBT, person-centred counselling, and psychodynamic therapy. I maintain rigorous professional standards through annual reviews of my ongoing supervision, ethical practice, and continuing professional development.Clients benefit from flexible session structures, including extended hours when appropriate, following an initial free half-hour assessment to establish therapeutic compatibility. My central Ely location provides accessible support for residents of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridge, addressing issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship difficulties and trauma recovery. I also offer supervision services to professionals in helping roles, supporting their mental health and career longevity through confidential sessions.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Professional Supervision
Trauma Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of counselling experience with BACP accreditation
- Offers free initial half-hour assessment session
- Specialises in evidence-based therapies including CBT
- Provides supervision for helping professionals
- Accessible location serving Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties
Associations and certifications
- UKRCP
- BACP
Services
Individual Counselling
One-to-one therapeutic sessions addressing personal challenges including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using tailored approaches like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, this service helps clients gain self-awareness and develop coping strategies. Sessions last a minimum of one hour with flexible duration options.
Couples Therapy
Specialised support for relationship difficulties between partners. This service addresses communication issues, trust concerns, and conflict resolution through structured therapeutic interventions. Sessions focus on improving mutual understanding and strengthening emotional connections over regular appointments.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic approach targeting negative thought patterns and behaviours. This service addresses conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders through practical techniques and goal-oriented sessions tailored to individual client needs and progress.
Professional Supervision
Confidential support for helping professionals and educators. This service provides a safe space to discuss work-related stressors, ethical dilemmas, and professional development needs through regular supervision sessions with an experienced practitioner.
Trauma Recovery
Specialised therapeutic support for individuals dealing with traumatic experiences. Using integrative approaches, this service addresses PTSD symptoms, emotional distress, and coping mechanisms through a structured, compassionate framework that prioritises client safety and healing.
People
Pat King
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
BACP Accredited Counsellor with over 20 years' experience in private practice. Holds Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (CBT) and Diploma in Counselling. Provides ethical, evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples while maintaining rigorous professional standards through ongoing supervision.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I utilise evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), person-centred counselling, psychodynamic therapy, and transactional analysis, adapting methods to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer sessions for couples?
Yes, I provide relationship counselling for couples addressing communication issues, trust concerns, and conflict resolution through structured therapeutic interventions.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Ely, I serve clients across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk including Newmarket, Soham, and Mildenhall, with easy access from the A142.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last one hour, with flexibility for extended sessions when appropriate for deeper exploration of complex issues.
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (CBT), Diploma in Counselling, and Certificate in Supervision, with BACP accreditation and UKRCP registration.
Is there free initial assessment available?
Yes, I offer a free half-hour initial assessment to discuss your concerns and determine if we would work well together before starting paid sessions.
