Mandy Elliott, BACP

Mandy Elliott is a therapeutic counsellor and a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. With eight years of professional experience, she has supported adults and young people through a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse. She also has several years of experience working with younger adults in higher education, supporting people aged 16 to 22.

Mandy works from an integrative perspective, drawing on Person-Centred principles alongside Transactional Analysis and Gestalt ideas to tailor sessions to each person. Her practice is informed by years of training in meditation and mindfulness, a development that stems from her own healing journey and personal practice as a Buddhist. This mindfulness-informed element complements her therapeutic work, offering practical ways to build self-awareness and calm.

She believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that clients already hold strengths which can be used to address the challenges they face. Mandy aims to create a non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop greater self-understanding, confidence and self-worth. Her goal is to empower people to grow in the ways that matter most to them, and she encourages anyone considering therapy to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin.

Client-Centered Support and Mindfulness in Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance and genuine listening so clients can explore their own thoughts and feelings. This approach helps people clarify values, strengthen self-worth and work through issues such as anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

Mandy also integrates mindfulness and meditation practices into her work. These practices focus on increasing present-moment awareness, developing calmer responses to stress and building practical skills for managing difficult emotions, which can be helpful for sleep problems, chronic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mandy works with each person to identify goals, consider different methods and agree on a plan that fits their needs, preferences and life circumstances. The therapist-client relationship guides which techniques are used and how they are adapted over time.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or geographic barriers. These remote options make it easier to access regular sessions, try different formats and maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.