Simone Ellington , NCPS

Simone Ellington is a UK-credentialed counsellor who supports people working through stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low mood, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, confidence issues, and problems with concentration and memory. She brings a neurodiversity-affirming perspective to her practice, working with clients who have ADHD, autism spectrum conditions (ASD), dyslexia, and other learning and neurodevelopmental differences. Simone holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training in counselling and psychotherapy.

She has particular experience with clients who have spent long periods masking or adapting to meet external expectations and who now face burnout, overwhelm, or a growing sense of disconnection from themselves. Simone also supports people navigating a late diagnosis, helping them reframe past experiences with compassion rather than self-blame and making sense of changes in identity and daily life.

Her approach does not aim to change who a person is. Instead, Simone focuses on understanding how an individual’s mind works, reducing distress, unlearning unhelpful narratives, and developing practical strategies that respect personal needs, strengths, and energy levels. Each session and treatment plan is tailored to the client’s unique history and goals. She recognises that starting therapy can take courage and strives to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can be understood and show up as themselves.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, known as ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build small, value-driven actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with motivation or avoidance.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship itself, offering empathy, active listening, and unconditional acceptance so clients feel heard and can explore their sense of self. This approach often supports people processing identity, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to shift thoughts and behaviours that contribute to stress, sleep problems, or mood difficulties. It tends to be goal-oriented and skills-based.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Simone will collaborate with each client to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy reflects changing priorities and progress.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for clients with busy schedules, different energy levels, or geographical constraints. These options can make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and try different session formats to find what works best for each person.