Mandy Elliott, BACP

Counsellor and BACP member with eight years' experience, Mandy Elliott works in the United Kingdom with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, grief and life changes. She also supports those dealing with sleep issues, parenting pressures, anger, career concerns and depression. Sessions follow a person-centred approach alongside elements Mandy draws from transactional analysis and Gestalt where helpful.

Mandy sees adults and younger adults, including people aged 16 to 22 from higher education settings. She aims to help people talk through difficult experiences and make sense of where they are now. The focus is on the person's own strengths and on practical steps that can help day to day.

Mandy describes her work as collaborative. She listens, reflects and helps clients explore feelings and patterns that get in the way. Some sessions use discussion of past experience, and others look at current situations such as relationships, family roles or work stress.

Mandy's Buddhist practice and her training in meditation and mindfulness inform parts of her approach. She uses simple mindfulness and breathing exercises when they suit the person she is working with. These practices are offered as tools to manage stress, notice thoughts and steady restless thinking.

Her style is straightforward and conversational. People who prefer clear, gentle direction and a focus on practical coping may find this approach useful. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session to see if the fit feels right.

How Mandy uses person-centred work and mindfulness online