Lisa Ellerton, BACP

Lisa Ellerton is a qualified counsellor based in Aberdeen who offers a calm, supportive environment for people wanting to explore their thoughts and feelings. With three years of professional experience and membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors - she provides person-centred care for children aged 12 and over, young people and adults.

Clients can choose to meet her at her Aberdeen practice, online, or by telephone, depending on what feels most comfortable. She aims to create a warm, genuine therapeutic space in which people can be themselves and work through worries at a pace that suits them.

Her training covers a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and how the body is affected by distress, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, bereavement and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, behaviour changes and addictive behaviours. Lisa also has experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals, recognising how social challenges and sensory sensitivity can influence feelings of anxiety or low mood.

Whether someone is coping with loss, navigating major life changes, or seeking support after upsetting experiences, Lisa offers evidence-based therapeutic techniques and collaborative support to help people understand and manage the difficulties they face.

Practical evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Lisa uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues someone brings. She offers trauma-informed work that helps people process upsetting experiences and understand how those events can affect emotions and the body. This approach supports people who are coping with loss, bereavement, or past traumatic events.

She also draws on structured anxiety and mood regulation techniques to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, teaching practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. In addition, Lisa provides focused support for addictive behaviours and relationship difficulties, helping clients explore patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and make changes that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Lisa works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions are offered via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. Online formats make it easier to access therapy from home or other convenient locations while keeping the focus on consistent, effective support from a registered professional.