Elena Wilkins profile details
About Elena
My name is Elena Wilkins and I am a person-centred therapeutic counsellor offering 1-1 online sessions.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), and have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS).
These registrations ensure that the work we do together is safe and upholds ethical standards.
Life comes with challenges and choices that can at times overwhelm us.
These challenges can come in many forms such as bereavement, illness, work, relationships, transitions and parenting, to name a few.
Sometimes there can be little indication as to why we are not feeling ourselves.
A safe place to discuss your thoughts and feelings
Counselling allows a safe space in which you can discuss your thoughts and feelings, enabling you to process the things that you may be struggling with.
Being able to talk with someone who is not part of your personal circle allows you to speak freely without fear of judgment.
Counselling can be a daunting process whether you have previous experience, or you are accessing it for the first time.
I can provide a warm, friendly online space in which you can begin your counselling journey at your pace.
My journey to becoming a counsellor
I started my journey five years ago.
My training allowed me the opportunity to obtain a volunteer placement at a primary school where I provided counselling to parents and staff.
My qualifications include:
- Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills
- Online Counselling
My occupation before that was in Early Years where I worked for over 10 years.
This provided me with experience in not only caring for young children, but also supporting families and working as the nursery SENCO.
I also hold a level 1 and level 2 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL).
I have personal experience of supporting children with disabilities and special educational needs, and I understand the challenges many people face.
The struggle to balance family needs, appointments, and assessments on top of trying to take care of your own well-being.
I believe my life experiences have enhanced my skills and abilities in becoming a warm, welcoming, empathic therapist.
Elena can help with issues such as
Specialisms
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Ways we can work together
- Person Centred
Qualifications, training and experience
Person-Centred Therapeutic Counsellor
- Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
- Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 in Counselling Skills
- Online Counselling
Testimonials
I worked with Elena for approximately 6 months.
I was extremely apprehensive on my first session and was in two minds whether this therapy was for me.
How wrong I was.
Immediately Elena put me totally at ease, she was so gentle and with the most calming voice.
She carefully explained how the sessions would work, and what to expect and really listened.
From that very first session, I felt listened to, without judgement, really heard and so safe with this lady, I opened up totally about things that I had told myself I never would.
There was never any pressure to talk, and sometimes I cried more than spoke but again Elena gave me the time and space to be able to do this.
Working with Elena has been the best experience I could have ever wished for, she brought me back to me, she acknowledged all my problems and gave me tools and support to help me!
If you are looking for a therapist and are unsure please don’t be, you are in the best, most empathetic hands you could need.
Elena Wilkins has such a warm welcoming approach it was like talking to an old friend, I began to look forward to our sessions, it was my me time, and this comes from a person who was so unsure about the whole counselling thing.
Everyone needs an Elena, she is fantastic at what she does.
It’s hard to find enough words to praise her enough, so take the leap of faith and I promise you will not be disappointed.
Give her your worries and you will feel lighter, as I always did.