BACP

Elaine Bell, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Elaine is a BACP therapist in the UK.

8+ years of experience
Focus areas include LGBT, Grief
Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy

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About Elaine

Elaine Bell is a BACP-registered counsellor and counselling supervisor who brings eight years of professional experience working across the charity sector and private practice in Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom. She practises from a trauma-informed stance and supports people facing a wide range of challenges, including relationship and family difficulties, neurodivergence such as ADHD and autism, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, anxiety and depression, sexual and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career transitions, and coping with long-term illness or caregiving roles. Elaine combines relational attention to feeling and embodied experience with an integrative perspective that draws on existential, psychodynamic, and client-centered influences to explore the personal patterns and inner scripts that shape how someone relates to themselves and others.

She approaches work with respect for each person as the expert of their own life, aiming to support clients to access strengths, build insight, and find more authentic ways of living. Elaine offers therapeutic work to local and international clients and provides sessions by phone, video, and live chat. As of 14 April 2025, new clients are offered weekly phone, video, or live chat sessions only, while asynchronous messaging is limited to practical matters such as scheduling or resource-sharing and will not receive a therapeutic response. Elaine is registered with the BACP, the professional association for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.

Areas of expertise

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

LGBT GriefAnger managementSelf esteem ADHD Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issues

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Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Coaching

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Elaine frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build understanding and self-trust. This approach suits people working through self-esteem, relationship concerns, or life transitions. She also draws on existential therapy, which helps clients explore meaning, values, and choice when facing loss, major change, or questions about purpose. In addition, psychodynamic therapy is used to investigate recurring patterns and unconscious influences that affect current feelings and relationships, useful for addressing long-standing relational issues and emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Elaine collaborates with each person to identify which methods feel most appropriate for their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the focus over time to match how a client progresses. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is tailored and relevant.

Online therapy with Elaine is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing practical flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or living at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain regular weekly sessions and to access support from wherever a client is based, while allowing therapists and registered professionals to sustain focused, ongoing work together.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Elaine Bell have?

Elaine Bell has eight years of professional experience working in counselling roles across the charity sector and private practice.

Is Elaine Bell a registered therapist?

Yes. Elaine is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Elaine Bell provide therapy?

Elaine provides therapy in English.

Where is Elaine Bell located?

Elaine is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Elaine Bell as my therapist?

You can work with Elaine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Note that for new clients she offers weekly phone, video, or live chat sessions, while asynchronous messaging is limited to practical matters.

Does Elaine Bell work with international clients?

Yes. Elaine works with international clients in addition to those based in the United Kingdom.

How much does therapy with Elaine Bell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Elaine. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.