Ella Haselden , BACP

Ella Haselden trained at the University of Chester, where she earned an MA in Clinical Counselling - a Master of Arts degree focused on therapeutic practice - and was awarded a distinction for research into the small acts of acknowledgement people use after early pregnancy loss, such as planting a tree, writing letters, or donating to charity, and the ways these acts can support healing. She went on to specialise in early miscarriage support and ran a monthly peer group prior to the pandemic, bringing focused attention to this specific area of loss.

Working as a fully trained and experienced Person Centred Counsellor, she provides a respectful, compassionate, and sensitive space for people to explore difficult emotions, deepen self-understanding, and begin the process of healing and personal growth. With additional experience across other therapeutic models, she draws on a range of techniques to tailor support to each person’s unique journey and goals. She emphasises the courage involved in seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and positions herself alongside clients as they take initial steps toward change.

Ella is an accredited member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is an insured therapist with nine years of professional work experience. Her practice has included work with people affected by early pregnancy loss, grief and bereavement, forgiveness, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, anxiety and depression, and those navigating life choices, changes, and challenges.

Her professional background includes roles in Liverpool at Compass Counselling and the Psychological Therapies Unit, where she used Solution-Focused techniques, and commissioned work with Liverpool Whitechapel Centre and Aigburth Drive Hostel supporting clients with multiple and complex needs as they made changes in their lives. She opened a private practice in 2018 and sees clients there. She offers sessions weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am until 5pm, with a limited number of evening sessions available on enquiry.

Approaches Ella Uses and How Online Therapy Helps

Ella draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises empathy, nonjudgemental listening, and support for the client's own pace of change - this approach helps people who need a safe space to process emotions and build self-understanding. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies for addressing anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool in her practice, concentrating on clients' strengths and small, achievable steps to create change when facing specific problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Ella takes a collaborative stance - she will explore options with each person and adapt methods to match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Ella can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access licensed professionals from home or work, supporting consistent progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.