Elaine Fyffe, BACP

Elaine Fyffe is a humanistic person centred counsellor with 14 years of professional experience. She offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting challenges and depression. Elaine works in English and aims to help people feel heard and understood as they talk about what matters most to them.

Her approach begins from the belief that each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and building on the strengths a person already has. Elaine helps people notice patterns that get in the way, and considers practical steps that feel manageable in day to day life.

Over 14 years she has worked with people dealing with loss, attachment issues and body image concerns. Her background also includes helping clients facing cancer-related worries, codependency and workplace stress. Elaine brings steady, patient support when people are coping with guilt, shame or loneliness.

In sessions she will encourage clearer communication and help people explore life purpose, forgiveness and self-love at a pace that suits them. She also supports people working through post-traumatic stress and seasonal affective disorder by focusing on what helps them get through difficult days.

People who choose Elaine can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk. She aims to empower rather than direct, and to help people find steps that fit their life. To begin, clients complete the site questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the scheduling options provided.

How person centred work adapts to online therapy

Elaine’s humanistic person centred approach places emphasis on listening, presence and the client’s own strengths. In practice this means sessions focus on the person’s priorities, with the counsellor reflecting what is said and helping to clarify next steps. This way of working suits people wanting a supportive space to talk through stress, anxiety, grief and parenting concerns.

Another helpful strand is practical coping support. Elaine will work with a person to notice patterns, try out small changes and build coping strategies for day to day life. That approach can help with depression, workplace strain, self-image and the practical effects of long-term health challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey rather than a fixed choice. Elaine will discuss options with each person and decide together what methods and goals feel most useful. This collaborative way of planning sessions aims to fit the work to the person’s needs and preferences.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around everyday life because it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins and make it easier to schedule sessions between commitments. The focus remains on regular, practical progress and on building self-understanding that can be applied outside sessions.