Psychotherapist and Trainer

Elli Rhodes
Vital Spark
Individual
psychotherapy
I work face to face/in person with individuals from age 6 upwards. Please contact me for a no obligation discussion and to make a referral once you have had a look at what I offer
Indoor and outdoor sessions
I offer indoor sessions, 'walk and talk' sessions for adults in the local area and will soon offer outdoor therapy with children, young people and adults at a site in North Shields
Play and creativity
Wherever the venue, I offer creative methods of expressing yourself, which can often be easier than finding the right words. Everything is an invitation and we will find the approach to suit you best
Training, consultancy and advice
I design and run bespoke sessions to help you as parents or professionals supporting children, and as individuals to support your own wellbeing
My Approach
I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. My core approaches are neurobiology and polyvagal theory, which is all about the brain and nervous system, woven with person centred counselling and transactional analysis. Essentially, this means I draw on a variety of resources in therapy planning, and can create a bespoke plan for each individual client, tailored to your needs and circumstances.
The first session with me is a welcome assessment where we meet each other, I take background and referral information, and we decide whether the counselling is right for both of us. This is key to successful work and we will decide together whether to proceed.

About me
I have worked with children and young people for over twenty years, in healthcare and education settings. I have an MSc in Psychology, a Psychotherapeutic Counselling diploma and a Diploma of Child Psychotherapy. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I also have an Enhanced DBS clearance