BACP Accredited Counsellor in Central Leicester
Helping you with your emotional and relational problems by providing individual and couples counselling
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Ellen Sharrocks Counselling.
Counselling in Leicester. In Person and Online
Anyone can struggle with emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, family issues, bereavement, trauma. These can lead to feelings of overwhelm, powerlessness, on edge, worthlessness. I can help you make sense of what is going on for you so you can feel more in control, build resilience, self-confidence and self-esteem.
I am a BACP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist and I've helped thousands of individuals and couples over the years. I don't judge, I support, and what is talked about is confidential.
For those of you seeking counselling through your health insurance, I am registered with AXA, Aviva and Vitality Health.
I am here to help. Please feel free to contact me by phone, text or email. I look forward to hearing from you.
I help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed with issues such as:
Anxiety and fear
Depression
Bereavement and grief
Low self-esteem
Marriage and other relationship issues
Trauma
Mental health concerns
Loneliness
Sadness
Feeling bullied
Boarding School Syndrome
How I Work
Everything we talk about is confidential within the counselling service. There is no judgement, just a listening, supportive ear. You can see me in person in my Leicester city centre practice, or online. For those of you who are interested, my core training and way of working is in psychodynamic therapy. Although, in common with many other therapists, I do incorporate other models of counselling where relevant.
What all this means is that we work together to make sense of your experiences, past and present, including their emotional impacts. This 'therapeutic exploration', which we take at your pace, allows you to release your emotional 'baggage', make sense of what is going on for you and learn what works - and doesn't work - for you. Ultimately you can build your sense of self-esteem and resilience, your confidence and your self-worth.
Similarly, with relationship counselling, you can make sense of how you relate as a couple and identify those stuck patterns between you. You can gain an understanding of each other, your differences, and your emotional needs. You can learn how to communicate better with each other so you can resolve knotty issues rather than going into battle with each other. You can create a relationship that works for you both.
The First Counselling Session
The first session is an initial consultation where we both get a feel for what working together in a therapeutic way would be like. Feeling comfortable with someone, being able to talk them about what's really going on, that's what makes change happen.
I will be asking about what the struggles that bring you to counselling, a little about your life at the moment and something about your past relationships and experiences.
At the same time that I am learning about you, you will be starting to get a feel for what working with me will be like. Being a little nervous or uncomfortable in this first session is normal, but many people feel a sense of relief at being heard properly, perhaps for the first time in a long time.
"Psychotherapy isn't a twentieth-century artifice imposed on nature, but the reinstatement of a natural healing process."
Patricia Love
My location
I provide face-to-face counselling at my practice in Rutland House, a beautiful listed building on Friar Lane. Near the cathedral, it is accessible by public transport and there is nearby car parking. This makes my therapy practice easily accessible for anyone living or working in central Leicester, the surrounding areas and Leicestershire as a whole. Sometimes it is possible to find street parking, however most people park in the Newarke Street mulitpurpose car park which can be found on Google maps under Newark St Car Park, York Road, Leicester LE2 7AD.
Please be aware that, because of the listed nature of the building, there is no lift and access to my therapy room is by the stairs. If access is a problem, then we can always arrange to meet for therapy online.
Online Counselling
For some people, online counselling is the better option. For example, if you are unable to manage stairs, have health issues that make travelling into the city difficult, or live outside of Leicestershire. For those of you who would prefer online counselling rather than in-person, then I am happy to accommodate this. When you enquire, just let me know that this is your preference.
Whether we are working together face-to-face or online, when you feel ready to leave counselling, just let me know. We will then discuss and agree your last session date. This may be after only a short period of time, or it may be longer - it’s up to you.
Get in touch
For more information or to arrange a low cost initial consultation, you can contact me in the following ways:
Phone: 0779 1060348
Email: info@ellensharrockscounselling.co.uk
Rutland House
23-25 Friar Lane
LEICESTER
LE1 5QQ
Car Parking
A nearby, reasonably priced car park can be found at:
Newarke Street (Phoenix) Car Park
York Road
Leicester
LE2 7AD
My business hours are:
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10.45am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm