COUNSELLING
and breathe
My Approach
My counselling approach is eclectic, as I am guided by your needs and who you are. Fundamentally I take a person-centred approach and draw on a variety of approaches that best suit the individual or couples needs. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative and Gestalt Therapies. I focus on practical strategies to bring about emotional regulation through the use of approaches that are the best fit for the individual or couple that is taking the great step toward bettering themselves.
About me
I am Elaine Lewis (Driver), I work with adults, couples, young people and families mostly in the areas related to emotional self-regulation, anxiety management and relationships (couples/families). I offer tailored counselling focusing specifically on you and what works for you. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck and help them to move forward. I’m proudly person-centred, placing relationships and relatability at the forefront of my practice.
Therapy Packages
Many clients prefer to book a number of sessions, scheduling their appointments in advance and paying in advance for this service. The following programmes have been devised to meet that need. The sessions are longer than standard individual counselling sessions and include a commitment to complete a reflection journal/notebook.
Below are the two packages I am currently offering:
The Therapy Package.
Designed to provide an intensive, focused approach to therapy, intending to help you work through specific challenges quickly and effectively with a personalised treatment plan. This package includes more frequent sessions and support to help you make substantial progress in a shorter period of time.
The CBT Programme for Anxiety.
CBT is the best-researched and most effective form of treatment for anxiety. It builds awareness of the relationship between your thoughts and your feelings, empowering you to challenge and adjust them over time. By engaging in this programme you will learn to develop skills to identify, challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns.
Relationship
Conflict resolution and mediation is an important part of emotional regulation for couples - regardless of if they decide to stay together or decide to go their separate ways. For couples that decide to separate it can be understandably tricky - especially with children involved. Nobody has a rule book for how to co-parent successfully... it looks different for every family, but to meet the emotional needs of yourself and your children learning how to parent whilst living apart is a crucial part of the separation process. Having a professional counsellor to help you communicate during these challenging times can be the difference between surviving and thriving.
I am trained in The Developmental Model, devised by Dr. Ellyn Bader and Dr. Peter Pearson. This model has stood the test of time and is based on three strands that pull together:
1. Differentiation theory 2. Attachment theory 3. Neuroscience Theory
Counselling
Young Adult
You do not have to face your issues alone as a young adult. Fortunately, getting help has never been easier. Young adults who want to inspire change in their own lives and help improve the quality of their lives through emotional understanding. I can work alongside you to apply a variety of approaches and therapeutic practices to inspire change or help confront issues that are hard to manage alone. Counselling can help you learn the skills that are required for staying strong throughout difficult situations, lead you to make healthier decisions, and creating reaching your goals. Counselling can be for both self-growth, awareness, and getting you through the hard issues you face.
Counselling
ADHD
Thriving with ADHD as a therapist I work in a coaching and counselling capacity to move you towards a place of understanding how ADHD can help you thrive. I work to support your knowledge of ADHD (diagnosed or undiagnosed), including guidance before and after assessment, with a focus on developing a range of specific tools and practical skills to overcome some of the challenges that ADHD presents. I will work alongside you to create a tailored package of skill-based approaches to managing:
Concentration - Focus - Goal setting - Time management - Relationships with family, friends and colleagues - Emotional regulation - Rejection sensitivity - Work-related challenges - Self-compassion -
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Womens
I love working with women, who often have their own unique challenges. Supporting women experiencing emotional and mental health, as well as, relationship issues. Big or small, addressing the impact is so important. I have worked with women understanding the many identity and role changes that we experience...as a mother, wife, daughter. I also work in a specialist role with women in the peri and menopausal part of life. Supporting women in a safe space as they personally transition through the later life challenges to self confidence, identity and the physical, as well as, psychological impacts of this stage of life.