Janine Ellis, BACP

Janine Ellis is a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor who works with adults and young people aged 18 and over. She holds a Masters with distinction in Integrative Counselling, an advanced graduate degree earned with high academic achievement, and she is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means she follows the association's ethical standards in her practice.

Alongside running a private practice, Janine contributes as a relationship counsellor for Relate Bradford & Leeds. Before retraining as a counsellor she spent two decades in the music industry at independent record labels in London, and she offers specialist support to musicians and music industry workers who understand the particular pressures of that environment.

Janine describes her work as integrative, with a primary focus on relational and person-centred care. Building trust, showing respect, and offering nonjudgemental support are central to her approach. She draws on a range of therapeutic theories when appropriate, including cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic perspectives, attachment theory, compassion focused approaches, transactional analysis, and feminist therapy, adapting methods to fit each client’s needs.

She practices pluralistically and collaboratively, inviting clients to shape the therapy so that self-awareness and meaningful change can emerge over time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Janine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relational patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses, which can support work around intimacy, abandonment, and family dynamics. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the core of the process, offering a respectful, nonjudgemental space where clients are encouraged to lead the pace and focus of sessions, which supports self-awareness and emotional growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Janine works collaboratively with clients to determine what best meets their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and blends approaches where appropriate so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to suit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier for clients to attend from home or work and to access consistent support even when life is busy or travel is difficult.