Janine Ellis

My integrative approach is principally relational and person-centred. This means that building genuine trust and respect in our therapeutic relationship, free from judgement, is my priority. I may also draw from other counselling theories such as psychodynamic, transactional analysis, compassion focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and feminist therapy. Before re-training, I worked in the music industry for 20 years at various cult indie record labels in London. Therefore, as well as working with a wide range of people, cultures and experiences, I also provide specialist counselling to musicians and music industry workers, as I understand the unique nature and distinct needs of the music community. I am a member of the Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) - an award-winning, international group of specialist psychotherapists/counsellors/psychologists who provide psychotherapy to musicians/music industry professionals. I am also a registered practitioner for the British Association For Performing Arts Medicine. My practice is anti-racist, LGBTQ+ aware and inclusive. My affirmative approach supports people of all gender identities, sexual orientations and relationship styles (GSRD). I am committed to my ongoing training and my continuing professional development whilst also learning a great deal from all of my clients. I adapt my approach to meet each client’s individual needs by working pluralistically. In other words, it is my belief that we are all unique and complex beings so collaboration and client preference is key. If you arrive at our first session with clear goals in terms of what you want to get out of our time together, I will make sure we focus on this and may provide tools or techniques to help you manage the symptoms day to day. Alternatively, if you don't know, feel confused, or stuck, or at a crossroads in your life, we can sit with that too and explore those difficult feelings to try and find a way through. I can also help you explore unhelpful patterns, such as ways of being in relationships with others and look at the root causes of this and what might be helpful going forward. Therapy provides a safe and empathic space for self-reflection, allowing you to foster more clarity which is essential to healing. Ultimately, it is my belief that you are the expert in your own life so i'll help you uncover the resources that are personal to you to bring about meaningful change.