Janine Ellis, BACP
Integrative counsellor for adults and music professionals
- Relational person-centred approach
- Specialist support for musicians
- BACP registered counsellor
About Janine Ellis
Janine Ellis is a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor who works with adults and young people aged 18 and over. She holds a Masters with distinction in Integrative Counselling, an advanced academic qualification that reflects specialist training in combining multiple therapeutic methods. She is also a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), demonstrating her commitment to their professional and ethical standards.
Alongside her private practice, Janine works as a relationship counsellor for Relate Bradford & Leeds, bringing focused experience in couple and relationship work. Before retraining as a counsellor, she spent two decades in the music industry at independent record labels in London. That background informs her specialist counselling for musicians and music industry workers, where she understands the distinctive pressures and lifestyle of that community.
Janine describes her practice as integrative, principally relational and person-centred, prioritising genuine trust and non-judgemental respect within the therapeutic relationship. She may draw on a range of approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, attachment theory, compassion-focused methods, transactional analysis and feminist perspectives. Working pluralistically, she adapts her approach to each individual and values collaboration and client preference as central to meaningful change. Janine views increased self-awareness as a starting point for healing and aims to support clients as they turn towards the challenges they face.
Alongside her private practice, Janine works as a relationship counsellor for Relate Bradford & Leeds, bringing focused experience in couple and relationship work. Before retraining as a counsellor, she spent two decades in the music industry at independent record labels in London. That background informs her specialist counselling for musicians and music industry workers, where she understands the distinctive pressures and lifestyle of that community.
Janine describes her practice as integrative, principally relational and person-centred, prioritising genuine trust and non-judgemental respect within the therapeutic relationship. She may draw on a range of approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, attachment theory, compassion-focused methods, transactional analysis and feminist perspectives. Working pluralistically, she adapts her approach to each individual and values collaboration and client preference as central to meaningful change. Janine views increased self-awareness as a starting point for healing and aims to support clients as they turn towards the challenges they face.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janine Ellis have?
Janine Ellis has 3 years of experience as a practising counsellor.
Is Janine Ellis a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds membership with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Janine Ellis provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Janine Ellis located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Janine Ellis as my therapist?
You can work with Janine Ellis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janine Ellis work with international clients?
Janine Ellis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janine Ellis 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 counselling options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop practical strategies to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggle with them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and life transitions by focusing on values-based action. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses; it can be particularly helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues and concerns about intimacy. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard, supporting clients to explore their experience and find their own solutions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janine works collaboratively with clients and with other registered professionals where helpful to identify which methods best suit an individual’s needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints and allow therapy to continue when in-person meetings are not possible.