Elaine Fyffe , BACP

Elaine Fyffe is a qualified humanistic person-centred counsellor with 14 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting challenges and depression, bringing a calm, empathetic presence to each conversation.

Working from person-centred principles, Elaine meets clients with respect and curiosity, helping them to explore their feelings and identify the strengths they already possess. She believes that each person knows their story best and that therapy is a collaborative process that builds on existing resources to navigate change and overcome obstacles.

Elaine aims to empower people to take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling, happier life, offering steady support and encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which represents professional standards for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Person-centred and Evidence-based Approaches Online

Elaine works from humanistic, person-centred foundations, offering a collaborative, non-directive approach that focuses on empathy, acceptance and the client’s own understanding of their life. This way of working supports exploration of feelings, relationships and life purpose and is often helpful for grief, self-worth and family or parenting concerns.

Alongside person-centred practice, Elaine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs presented in session. These research-informed methods provide practical tools and exercises that can help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and addictive behaviours while remaining adaptable to each individual’s situation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Elaine works together with clients to identify goals, try different methods and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful. Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility and greater access to regular support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life and allow therapists to maintain continuity of care through different modes of communication.