Tanya Ellis, BACP, NCPS
7 years in practice
Tanya Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship pain.
License and registration
- BACP
- 403142 · expires March 2026
- NCPS
- ncs19-08458 · expires August 2026
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Tanya
Tanya Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship pain. She works with those dealing with trauma, addictions and major life changes. Tanya also supports people worried about self-esteem, eating concerns and the impact of caregiving or role changes.
Tanya prefers a warm and open approach in sessions. She uses client-centred work to listen carefully and understand what matters to each person.
Background and approach
She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try small practical changes. Tanya includes emotionally-focused ideas when feelings and attachment needs are central. She pays attention to how emotions shape reactions in relationships and helps people notice and name those patterns.
Attachment-based thinking features when people want to understand connection and trust issues more clearly. Her work is described as genuine and compassionate, and she aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and pace rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Tanya has seven years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She has worked in hospice settings, at a local agency and in independent practice, which gives her experience with loss, end-of-life concerns and varied life transitions. People who choose her often want practical ways to feel steadier while also being heard about their hurt and hopes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tanya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
Approaches Tanya names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Tanya commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name the feelings that shape their relationships and responses. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment patterns and is useful when people want to change how they respond in close connections.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and accept difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action. ACT can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when understanding patterns of connection and trust is important, helping people see how early and current bonds affect present behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tanya will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods collaboratively. She adapts techniques if something does not fit and reviews progress together.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be a simpler check-in, chat and messaging suit shorter updates or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, errands and caring responsibilities while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional understanding.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Tanya help with?
Tanya supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and trauma. She also works with issues such as addictions, eating concerns, self-esteem and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, open and genuine. Sessions combine careful listening with practical steps so people feel heard and can try small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in a hospice, at a local agency and in independent practice. This background gives her experience with loss and life transitions.
What credentials does Tanya hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people who are based outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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