Business Details
10 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Ely
Established in 2016, Ely Counselling provides professional therapeutic support for individuals and couples facing life's challenges. Our practice is led by Pat King, a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor and BACP Accredited Psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience in private practice. We offer a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Counselling, and Psychodynamic Therapy to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. Our services extend to supervision for professionals in helping roles, supporting their mental well-being and career sustainability. Located in central Ely, we serve clients across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk with accessible, confidential sessions.Our structured process begins with a free initial assessment followed by tailored counselling programmes designed to meet individual needs. We maintain rigorous professional standards through annual reviews of our ethical practice, ongoing training, and supervision. Our commitment to quality care is evidenced by our affiliations with EAP providers and professional accreditation bodies. We prioritise creating a safe, relaxing environment where clients can explore their concerns with confidence. With flexible session durations and a focus on practical outcomes, we empower clients to achieve meaningful personal growth and improved relationships.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
CBT Sessions
Trauma Support
Professional Supervision
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Relationship Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over twenty years experience in private counselling practice
- Our therapist holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (CBT)
- BACP accreditation ensures ethical, professional standards
- We offer flexible session durations to meet individual needs
- Located centrally in Ely with accessibility to surrounding counties
Associations and certifications
- BACP
- UKRCP
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-to-one sessions addressing personal challenges including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our evidence-based approach combines CBT and psychodynamic techniques to help clients gain self-awareness and develop coping strategies. Sessions provide a safe space for exploring complex emotions and achieving measurable personal growth through structured therapeutic interventions.
Couples Therapy
Specialised support for relationship challenges including communication breakdowns and conflict resolution. We help couples develop mutual understanding and improve emotional connection through structured dialogue techniques. Our approach addresses both immediate concerns and underlying patterns affecting relationship satisfaction, fostering long-term relational health and partnership resilience.
CBT Sessions
Focused cognitive behavioural therapy addressing anxiety disorders, phobias, and negative thought patterns. We employ evidence-based CBT techniques to identify and modify unhelpful thinking styles while developing practical coping mechanisms. This structured approach delivers measurable improvements in emotional regulation and problem-solving abilities within a defined treatment timeframe.
Trauma Support
Specialised therapeutic support for trauma survivors including PTSD and complex trauma experiences. Our trauma-informed approach integrates psychodynamic principles with grounding techniques to process distressing memories safely. We help clients rebuild emotional stability and develop resilience through carefully paced therapeutic interventions tailored to individual recovery needs.
Professional Supervision
Confidential supervision services for mental health professionals and educators. We provide a supportive framework for reflecting on clinical practice, managing work-related stress, and maintaining professional boundaries. Our supervision approach combines mentorship with ethical guidance to enhance professional development and prevent burnout among helping professionals.
People
Pat King
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
BACP Accredited Counsellor with 20+ years' experience in private practice. Holds Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (CBT) and Diploma in Counselling Supervision. Specialises in trauma recovery, relationship counselling, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for individual and couples therapy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Counselling, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Transactional Analysis tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer couples counselling sessions?
Yes, we provide specialist relationship counselling for couples addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, and partnership challenges through structured therapeutic interventions.
What qualifications does the therapist hold?
Our counsellor holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (CBT), Diploma in Counselling Supervision, and is BACP Accredited with 20+ years' clinical experience.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last one hour, with flexibility for extended sessions when clinically appropriate to address complex client needs effectively.
What areas do you cover?
Based in central Ely, we serve clients across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk including Cambridge, Newmarket, and surrounding villages with accessible counselling services.
Is supervision available for professionals?
Yes, we provide confidential supervision for mental health professionals and educators to support their professional development and manage work-related stress effectively.
