Tina Elliston

Tina Elliston is a counsellor, psychotherapist and life coach who focuses on listening and working with each person as an individual. She keeps her client numbers low so she can build a steady working relationship and tailor sessions to what each person needs. Tina uses a mix of practical methods and goal-focused work so people can make steady progress at their own pace.

Her approach blends client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. She helps people set clear goals, work through small steps and practise tools between appointments. Worksheets and short exercises are often used to build awareness and coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Tina draws on a clinical background in nursing and midwifery and applies that experience when supporting people facing fertility problems, pregnancy loss, birth trauma and other health-related worries. She has diplomas in areas including ADHD, autism, attachment theory and bereavement, and brings that knowledge into sessions where relevant.

She has five years’ counselling experience and many years of nursing work alongside it. That mixture shapes a practical, compassionate style that aims to reduce overwhelm and help people find ways forward. Tina works with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties and compassion fatigue.

Tina also supports people coping with serious illness and end-of-life concerns. She offers a calm space to talk through future wishes, fears and plans without pressure, and she can help people think through practical and emotional aspects of those conversations.

Practical approaches adapted for online work

Tina uses client-centred work to build a trusting space where the person leads the agenda and the counsellor follows. This approach is useful for people who need a listening ear and time to process difficult feelings, including grief and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try new, manageable behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems and includes practical exercises and short homework tasks to build new routines.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Tina will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits. She works collaboratively so plans match what the person wants to achieve, and checks in about progress and next steps as therapy continues.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins or reduce travel time. Others value an in-person meeting when that is possible. Talk with Tina about what would fit your schedule and needs so you can plan sessions that work for everyday life.