How I can help
I am Elaine, a contemporary psychodynamic counsellor based in Hertford, Stevenage and online, working with adults and young people aged 16 and over.
I offer a safe, compassionate, grounded space where we can explore the experiences and important relationships in your life that have led you to where you are now. We can use these insights to help you break unhelpful patterns, refocus on what really matters to you and create deeper more fulfilling connections with others.
Making therapy work for you
Starting therapy can feel daunting and you may have questions about what to expect. If you contact me, I will arrange a video call so that you, can talk through what you are looking for and decide whether counselling feels right for you. There is no pressure to commit and if you decide to go ahead, we will agree a time and place for your sessions and a possible start date.
You may already have an idea of how many therapy sessions you would like but this may change when you begin therapy. You remain in control and can choose to extend or end therapy at any time. I work with both short-term and long-term clients.
You decide what you would like to talk about in each session. If you have an aim for therapy we can focus on that or you can explain what matters most to you that week and we can think about it together. The sessions are guided by what feels most helpful to you.
Location
5a Great Northern Works, Hartham Lane, Hertford, SG14 1QR
Daneshill House, Stevenage, SG1 1HN
I am mainly based at Hertford Wellbeing, on Hartham Lane in Hertford, but also spend part of my week at Stevenage Wellbeing. I also work online or by phone. Both venues have cosy, comfortable rooms and there is step-free access to some of the rooms in Hertford. Please let me know if you have any special requirements.
I see clients for weekly 50 minute sessions and your session will be at the same time every week.
Availability
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. After-school online sessions available for those in full-time work or education. Home visits for new parents during the day.
