ABOUT ME - ANDREW ELLIS, MA, MBACP

Welcome to the "About Me" section. Here, I aim to provide you with a snapshot of me 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.

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.