Ellie Byrne, BACP

Ellie Byrne is a qualified psychologist and psychotherapist who supports people navigating major life changes, addiction and substance use, trauma and abuse, and the everyday struggles of stress, depression and anxiety. She combines professional training with lived experience to offer a compassionate, practical style of therapy that aims to meet each person where they are.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centred approach, drawing on elements from humanistic, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic traditions to create a flexible, tailored process. Ellie emphasises a non-judgemental atmosphere in which the client directs the pace and priorities of work, while she offers clinical insight, coping strategies and reflective space to explore difficult feelings and patterns.

Ellie holds BACP, which identifies her with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body in the UK for counsellors and therapists. She welcomes those seeking long-term change as well as people looking for short-term support, and aims to help clients take steady steps toward clearer thinking, healthier habits and greater emotional resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Ellie draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to support people online. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the person's experiences and goals shape the work; it is often helpful for issues related to self-esteem, relationship concerns and adapting to life changes.

CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress and some addictive patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation, which many find helpful for stress, trauma responses and everyday overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ellie will work with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences, and she can blend methods to suit the individual.

Online therapy with Ellie is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or while balancing work and family commitments.