ABOUT ME - ANDREW ELLIS, MA, MBACP

Welcome to the "About Me" section. Here, I aim to provide you with a snapshot of me as an individual and who I am in the various roles that I work in.

I hope this glimpse into my beliefs, values, and modalities of working will help you to determine if you believe we could work well together.

I am a husband to my wonderful wife and a proud father of two incredible young children. In our household, we share our lives with Bear (pictured right), a Labradoodle whose endearing personality comes with a fondness for occasionally indulging in the consumption of socks.

I have had personal experience of accessing counselling so am aware of how scary it can be to initially reach out. My own experience of counselling has led me to recognise the transformative power of therapy and the value of voicing thoughts out loud.

My positive encounter with personal therapy inspired me to embark on a new path—training as a therapist, couples therapist & supervisor. My desire is to facilitate this experience to those seeking a similar transformative change.

While I work with a broad range of issues, my specialisms include anxiety and stress management, as well as addiction. I have a gentle and warm nature, and I approach my clients with respect while encouraging them to explore new perspectives. During sessions, I find it helpful to explain psychological theories that underpin our thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help you understand yourself better to encourage life long change.

My core counselling training was in the 5-step integrative model (Clarkson), providing a framework to employ various psychological modalities tailored to meet each client's specific needs. This forms the underpinning of my work, and I have since completed my Masters Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, further enhancing my theoretical knowledge base.

I work from my office in Paisley three days a week, and offer online services worldwide.

Holding a strengths-based perspective, I seek to build a supervisory relationship that addresses challenges while acknowledging and celebrating successes.

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision and I employ the Hawkins and Shohet's seven-eyed model in my supervisory practice. This approach underscores the importance of practitioner growth and development, providing a structured framework for examining the therapeutic process, enhancing self-awareness, and refining clinical skills within a supportive and reflective context.