MRS
Eleanor Downton
Dip.Couns. S.A.C.Dip.CBT MBACP

A COMBINATION OF COUNSELLING AND COACHING WITH FLEXIBLE APPOINTMENTS TO SUIT YOU.

Whether you are struggling with a serious issue or just wanting to improve your life then this is for you. With a variety of options for you to choose from. From Lifestyle changes to dealing with serious issues that are ruining your life Its all here. Single Session Therapy just book 1 session to look at 1 issue and leave with options. That may be all you need. Book as many additional sessions as you wish when you wish. Flexible Counselling just for you.

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Profile

eleanordownton.counselling.online

Phone

07956 766858

Email

elledowntoncounselling@gmail.com

Website

downtoncounselling.co.uk

About me and my practice

I came to Counselling late in life. Having previously worked as a GPO Telephonist, Supervisor and Training Instructor. After leaving to raise my family I resumed my career as Marketing Executive and finally Manager of a busy Holiday Park.
Having taken early retirement I then went back to college for 5 years to train as a counsellor.
After working with Cardiff Mind for a while I opened my private practice.
BACP states that COUNSELLING CHANGES LIVES. I was blown away by just how much it did!
Both at Mind and in Private Practice I was always surprised at the power of counselling.
Having clients from all walks of life teenagers /young mums, business clients and OAPs it is amazing to see how people change and take control of their lives.
We are all born unique but our experiences can change how we live our lives. Most people are not who they want to be but who they think they should be.
From minor issues to major trauma if your life is not what you want it to be seek help you will be amazed how different your life can be.
I used to work Face to Face in my lovely counselling room, but Covid changed all that and I moved to online work. I now work online exclusively as it has so many benefits. Clients do not have to travel and they dont need to live locally. The experience is more personal as the client is in the place of their choice. Just me and the client.
I adore my work my only regret is that I didnt train earlier. But then my work career has given me more understanding of the experiences some clients have.
You cannot control what life throws at you but you can control how you deal with it.
If there is something bothering you however small you owe it to yourself to sort it.
You will be amazed at how easy it is to change.
I also offer Lifestyle sessions for companies where the company pay for their staff to have a few sessions to discuss confidentially anything that is causing a problem at work.

Experience

Having qualified in Person Centred Counselling I initially worked my placement at Cardiff Mind. I then completed a Diploma in CBT and continued in Mind in a paid capacity as an Integrative Counsellor using PCT and CBT. This combination worked well for Stress and Anxiety.
I then became interested in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) which helps you retrain your brain to think differently. Using elements of this in my practice has been hugely successful. (and brings an element of fun to the session) This helps with confidence issues and overcoming fear of failure. I have helped many clients who struggle with public speaking, giving presentations or just attending business meetings. This is a fun way to overcome your fear!
Working a lot with business clients I became aware of another need and this was for Solution Focussed Therapy. Sometimes in business (and in life) stress can stop you achieving what you want. This breaks it down to what do you need and how can you get there. It gives clarity in a stressful situation.
I have also trained in REWIND TRAUMA THERAPY.
If you have suffered a Trauma of any kind this memory sits in the Reception area of the brain waiting to be triggered time and time again.
Rewind Trauma Therapy moves the memory from the Reception area of the brain to the normal memory bank. This usually only requires a few sessions. I also use other therapies to treat trauma depending on the client and the experience everyone is unique and the therapy must suit the client.
My work is varied with age/type/issues. Along the way if Ive identified a need Ive trained in it. This now enables me tailor the counselling to the client. Giving the best possible counselling experience.

Qualifications

Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Counselling Studies
Diploma in Humanistic Existential Counselling
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Distinction)
Diploma in Counselling (Inst. N/H) (Distinction)
Certificate in Rewind Trauma Therapy
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained (ASIST)
Registered Member of British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
I have also worked as a sessional counsellor for Cardiff Mind in both a paid and voluntary capacity.
(Dealing with both GP referrals and self referred clients).

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Initial Consultation

I offer a free 15 minute telephone call if you wish to ask any questions with regard to how we can work together.
IF you would like this just email or text me with the most convenient times and days for you - and I will confirm asap.
Alternatively you can email any questions you have.

Fees

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING £40 PER 1 HOUR SESSION
COUPLES COUNSELLING (ZOOM) £50 PER 1 HOUR SESSION
PAYMENT IN ADVANCE BY BANK TRANSFER ON DAY OF SESSION

When I Work

MONDAY - FRIDAY 10AM - 5PM

SATURDAY MORNING 10AM - 1PM

Therapeutic Approach

integrative - HUMANISTIC PCT/CBT/SFT/NLP/SST

Video Platforms

ZOOM

Area

Vale of Glamorgan

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