Ellen Penny-Brookes, BACP
Psychodynamic counsellor supporting healing and connection
- Psychodynamic and person-centered
- Experienced with trauma and grief
- Supports adults and adolescents
About Ellen Penny-Brookes
Ellen Penny-Brookes is a counsellor with more than five years of clinical practice, bringing advanced postgraduate training and a patient-focused approach to her work. She holds a Masters degree with distinction in Psychodynamic Counselling from Essex University, an advanced qualification that focuses on how early experiences and unconscious processes shape feelings and relationships. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling at the University of East Anglia, a qualification that emphasises listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions. Ellen is registered and accredited with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), registration number 385502, and is qualified to work with adults, children, and adolescents.
Ellen sees people in private practice and offers both in-person consultations and remote sessions by video, voice call, and messaging. She has experience helping individuals with a wide range of concerns, and commonly works with anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, loneliness, loss and grief, and childhood and adolescent issues. Ellen describes her practice as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Beginning counselling can feel challenging, and Ellen aims to guide, support, and empower people as they seek greater understanding and more fulfilling ways of living.
Ellen sees people in private practice and offers both in-person consultations and remote sessions by video, voice call, and messaging. She has experience helping individuals with a wide range of concerns, and commonly works with anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, loneliness, loss and grief, and childhood and adolescent issues. Ellen describes her practice as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Beginning counselling can feel challenging, and Ellen aims to guide, support, and empower people as they seek greater understanding and more fulfilling ways of living.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ellen Penny-Brookes have?
Ellen Penny-Brookes has 5 years of experience.
Is Ellen Penny-Brookes a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
In which languages does Ellen Penny-Brookes provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Ellen Penny-Brookes located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ellen Penny-Brookes as my therapist?
You can work with Ellen Penny-Brookes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ellen Penny-Brookes work with international clients?
Ellen Penny-Brookes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ellen Penny-Brookes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Psychodynamic therapy explores how early experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships. This approach can help people understand recurring emotional patterns, relationship difficulties, and symptoms that have roots in earlier life events.Client-centred therapy emphasises an empathic, non-directive relationship in which the therapist listens attentively and supports the client to discover their own insights and solutions. It is useful for building self-esteem, managing stress, and navigating life changes.
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early bonds shape expectations and ways of relating to others. This approach can be helpful for those dealing with abandonment, trust issues, or difficulties forming close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ellen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the way she uses these approaches so therapy feels practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to access regular support from home or while balancing other commitments. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and allow registered professionals to work with people in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.
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