Business Details
13 Years
experience
Specialist Relationship Therapy & Legal Training Services
At Eleda Consultancy, we specialise in navigating the complexities of human relationships, particularly during periods of separation and divorce. Founded in 2013 by Adele Ballantyne, a qualified psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in medical and psychotherapy professions, our practice combines clinical expertise with practical therapeutic support. We offer tailored one-to-one sessions, group workshops, and training programs designed to improve communication, foster co-parenting strategies, and mitigate emotional distress for families and legal professionals. Our team works both face-to-face in Shropshire and via virtual platforms to serve clients across the UK and internationally. As active members of Resolution, we contribute to shaping best practices in family justice, including co-editing the Parenting Through Separation booklet and developing innovative models like Resolution Together.Our approach prioritises individualised care, non-judgmental support, and evidence-based methodologies to address relationship breakdowns, bereavement, and mental health challenges. We collaborate closely with family law professionals to enhance their understanding of psychological impacts in divorce cases, ensuring holistic solutions for clients. Recognised with the Working in Collaboration Award in 2021, our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials highlighting transformative outcomes in communication and co-parenting. By integrating therapeutic insights with legal frameworks, we aim to create sustainable resolutions that prioritise children's wellbeing while supporting adults through emotional transitions.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Divorce Support
Parenting Workshops
Legal Professional Training
Co-Parenting Strategies
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We combine 25+ years of clinical experience with Resolution-accredited expertise in family law.
- Our team co-developed the Parenting Through Separation booklet used nationwide.
- We offer tailored workshops for legal professionals addressing high-conflict client scenarios.
- Our Resolution membership ensures adherence to highest standards in family justice.
- Proven success in improving communication for separating couples across Shropshire.
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
What people say
Really helped
Supremely approachable
Constructive communication
Child-centred focus
Proven results
Services
Relationship Counselling
Our relationship counselling provides a safe space for individuals and couples to address communication breakdowns and emotional challenges. We employ evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients navigate separation, divorce, and other relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on developing practical strategies for conflict resolution and emotional wellbeing, with particular expertise in supporting families with children through transitional periods.
Divorce Support
Specialist support for couples undergoing divorce or separation, focusing on co-parenting strategies and emotional resilience. We help clients establish constructive communication patterns while addressing legal and psychological aspects of relationship breakdown. Our approach prioritises children's wellbeing while providing practical tools for long-term family dynamics.
Parenting Workshops
Interactive workshops designed to equip parents with skills for effective co-parenting post-separation. Topics include conflict management, child-centred decision-making, and maintaining healthy family relationships. These sessions combine educational content with practical exercises to reinforce positive parenting strategies in real-world scenarios.
Legal Professional Training
Tailored training programs for family law professionals addressing high-conflict client scenarios and therapeutic approaches. Our courses cover communication strategies, conflict de-escalation, and psychological insights to enhance legal practitioners' understanding of emotional dynamics in divorce cases.
Co-Parenting Strategies
Specialised guidance for developing sustainable co-parenting arrangements after separation. We help parents create structured communication frameworks, resolve disputes constructively, and maintain child-focused priorities. Our approach combines therapeutic insights with practical tools for long-term family coordination.
People
Adele Ballantyne
Founder & Relationship Therapist
Adele Ballantyne is a qualified psychotherapist with over 25 years' experience in medical and therapeutic fields. She specialises in relationship breakdown, separation, and co-parenting strategies, combining clinical expertise with Resolution-accredited legal knowledge to support families through transitional periods.
Lesley Edelstein
Counsellor Psychotherapist
Lesley Edelstein has been a counsellor psychotherapist since 2012, specialising in relationship dynamics and communication patterns. She provides therapeutic support for separating couples and trains legal professionals in managing high-conflict client scenarios through collaborative approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use for relationship counselling?
We employ evidence-based techniques including systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural approaches, and emotionally focused therapy tailored to each client's specific needs and circumstances.
How do you support legal professionals working with high-conflict clients?
We provide specialist training programs covering conflict de-escalation, communication strategies, and psychological insights to enhance legal practitioners' effectiveness with challenging cases.
What makes your co-parenting workshops different from standard mediation?
Our workshops combine therapeutic expertise with practical tools, focusing on long-term relationship building rather than temporary solutions, with ongoing support frameworks for sustained success.
Can you work with clients outside Shropshire?
Yes, we offer virtual sessions via Zoom and have experience supporting clients throughout the UK and internationally while maintaining the same high standards of care.
What qualifications do your therapists hold?
Our team includes Resolution-accredited professionals with advanced qualifications in relationship therapy, psychotherapy, and specialist training in family law dynamics and conflict resolution.
How do you involve children's needs in separation counselling?
We prioritise children's wellbeing through age-appropriate strategies that help parents understand emotional impacts and develop child-centred decision-making frameworks for long-term family stability.
