Ella Haselden , BACP

Ella Haselden trained at the University of Chester and holds an MA in Clinical Counselling, earning a distinction for research into how acknowledgements after early pregnancy loss - such as planting a tree, writing a letter, or supporting a charity - can aid people who have experienced that loss. She developed a clinical interest in early miscarriage and facilitated a regular support group prior to the pandemic.

Working as a Person-Centred counsellor, she creates an atmosphere of respect, compassion and sensitivity where difficult feelings can be explored, self-understanding can grow, and steps toward healing and personal development can begin. She also integrates techniques from other therapeutic models to tailor support to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Ella is an accredited member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and practises as an insured therapist. Her professional experience includes work with early pregnancy loss, grief and bereavement, forgiveness, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, anxiety and depression, and supporting people as they navigate life choices, changes and challenges.

Her previous roles include work in Liverpool at Compass Counselling and within a Psychological Therapies Unit using Solution-Focused techniques, along with commissioned work for Liverpool Whitechapel Centre and Aigburth Drive Hostel supporting clients with multiple and complex needs. She opened a private practice in 2018 and has offered sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm, with a limited number of evening appointments available by enquiry.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counselling

Ella draws on client-centred practice, which places the person at the heart of sessions and focuses on understanding experience, building self-awareness and fostering growth - an approach suited to people seeking empathetic, paced support for grief, self-esteem or life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties by teaching practical skills and strategies.

Solution-Focused Therapy is another approach she applies - it concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes to move clients toward their goals, often proving effective for coping with specific problems or navigating life decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Ella works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals and preferences, drawing on techniques commonly used by licensed professionals and therapists.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations or geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, try different formats, and access consistent support while fitting therapy into everyday life.