Ella Haselden, BACP

Ella Haselden works from a person-centred foundation to help people make sense of painful experiences and find a clearer way forward. She draws on practical therapies so conversations are focused and useful. Sessions aim to be thoughtful and down-to-earth for people under strain.

Ella trained at the University of Chester and holds an MA in Clinical Counselling. She gained a distinction for research into how small acts of acknowledgement can help after early pregnancy loss. That research informed her later work supporting people who have experienced miscarriage and other kinds of bereavement.

Over a decade of practice has included roles in community and specialist services in Liverpool. She has worked with people facing multiple and complex needs at hostels and local centres, and ran an independent practice from 2018. Her experience covers anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and anger.

Ella uses Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused approaches. She adapts techniques to suit each person, aiming for clear goals and small steps that build confidence. Conversations can include exploring feelings, trying new coping strategies, and setting practical action between sessions.

She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and scheduled around set weekday hours, with some evening appointments by enquiry.

How Ella’s approaches work in online therapy

Ella uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, accepting space where people can talk through feelings and be heard. This approach helps when someone is trying to make sense of loss, low self-worth, or confusing emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is practical and problem-focused. It helps identify unhelpful thinking and experiments with different behaviours to improve mood and reduce anxiety.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small steps and what a person wants to change next. It is useful when someone needs clear short-term goals and quick ways to test what helps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and will adapt methods as sessions progress in collaboration with the client.

If you plan to use online sessions, check which session formats are available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is needed. It can also suit quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options if that helps keep conversations simple and focused.