EJF Counselling

20/12/2025

18/11/2025

I am now welcoming couples into my therapy room after finishing my training back in the summer. Each couple that I have met so far has bought something different and I find the work very special as its what I love most - working in a relational way.

Relationship therapy offers space to explore your feelings, to be able to relect on your relationship, communication and interaction patterns.

This space can also allow couples to heal past relationship trauma, loss and to gain a greater understanding of how they behave in relationships.

Relationship therapy is for all couples in all stages of their relationship, not just those in crisis.

Relationships deserve care, love and attention.

Em 💛

15/10/2025

Baby loss is a lifetime of wonder 🕯💔

Sending so much love to those who need it tonight on and always. This is something I share with you and please know that you're not alone.

Em x

24/09/2025

EJF Counselling is growing again 🥳 I'd like to give a warm welcome to Leanne 💛

Hi, I’m Leanne, and I’ve been working as a Integrative counsellor for over nine years. During this time, I’ve supported children, young people, and adults through many of life’s challenges, offering a safe, supportive space to talk, reflect, and begin to make positive changes.

Much of my counselling experience has been within schools, where I have helped children and young people build resilience, increase confidence, and develop strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, trauma, and the everyday pressures of school life.

Alongside this, I also work with adults, supporting them with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, low self-worth, and the ongoing impact of trauma.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with neurodivergent children and their families. I understand the very real pressures that can come from school, family life, and trying to access the right support. I know how important it is for parents to have their own outlet too — somewhere they can talk openly, feel supported, and focus on their own wellbeing. A key part of my work includes supporting communication between children and families, helping to build understanding, strengthen relationships, and create healthier ways of connecting with each other.

In my practice, I also place great importance on psychoeducation — helping people understand more about their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and the impact of past experiences. I believe that when we learn about how our mind and body respond, it can reduce fear, build confidence, and give us practical tools to manage life more effectively.

My professional knowledge is enriched by my lived experience, which has given me a deep understanding and passion for this work. This led me to train further and gain a Diploma as an ADHD Coach, enabling me to offer additional support to children and young people with ADHD, as well as their families.

I am also a qualified supervisor, working with counsellors and psychological practitioners who support children, young people and adults.

06/09/2025

🚨 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test🚨

This Sunday 7th September 3pm.

The UK’s new emergency alert system will send a loud siren, message, and vibration to every compatible phone even on silent. Survivors of abuse with hidden phones could be put at risk if the device is discovered.

You can opt out in your phone’s settings to protect your safety.
✅ iPhone: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts
✅ Android: Search “Emergency Alerts” in settings → Turn off Severe & Emergency alerts (and other threat categories if listed)

17/07/2025

"Healing is learning to speak what matters most so you are no longer alone with it" 💛

12/06/2025

I feel it's really important that we spend some time each day just checking in with ourselves.

Here are some questions to try to answer. Journaling can be a helpful way of reflecting on questions like these.

You're welcome to try these or create some of your own 💛

12/06/2025

Workshop in NPT next week - this will be a really valuable session, if you can make it

12/05/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week 💛

This week gives the opportunity to encourage conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

24/04/2025

I am so happy to introduce another wonderful therapist to EJF Counselling 😊💛

Please give a warm welcome to Gemma, who will be working with me. Gemma is a children's and young person's therapist, and she will have availability on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings 😊

Shwmae/ Hello I’m Gemma. 

I am a qualified bilingual counsellor offering therapy in Welsh and English using a person-centred approach. 

I specialise in counselling children and young people, using talking therapy with creative and playful activities where appropriate.

With over 17 years of experience working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma and loss. I have had the opportunity to support young people as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding trust and managing emotions. 

I consider it a privilege to be part of such an important stage in someone’s life. I’d like to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses, or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. My aim is to make your counselling experience a positive one and at a pace that best suits your needs. 

I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth that can include a chance to help heal, find greater strength, improve relationships, and feel happier and more authentically yourself. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be rewarding and sometimes even fun.

Areas of counselling I can support with: Abuse, ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Attachment disorder, Autism, Bereavement, Bullying, Cancer, Children’s learning difficulties, Depression, Disabilities, Discrimination, Dissociation, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Family issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loneliness, Low self-confidence, Low self-esteem, Panic attacks, Physical abuse, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Relationship problems, Self-harm, Separation and divorce, Separation anxiety, Sexual abuse, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma and Young carers

I am registered the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

14/04/2025

As a children's and young person's therapist, I feel it's important to work as creatively as possible to support children to engage in therapy. I find I'm always learning new ways to incorporate play and creativity into the space. Quite often, I learn these from my clients too 😊

Here is one way I find helps children to get to know their feelings by playing jenga or "feelings jenga" 💛

07/04/2025

I feel very grateful that I get to meet some incredible people and do this work, which I absolutely love 💛