Jade Elmer

Face-to-face sessions are available in Basingstoke. I also offer online and telephone sessions.

Hello, I'm Jade, a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work with adults and young people aged 11+.

It takes great courage to ask for help, and I understand that it can feel daunting at first when beginning your counselling journey. My aim is always to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment in which we can explore together any issues that you may be struggling with and find ways for you to move forward.

I work in a way that focuses on building a trusting relationship with clients, in a safe and confidential space. This enables us to work together to shine a light on whatever may be troubling you, helping you to understand these issues more clearly and identify areas that you may wish to focus on.

As a Humanistic counsellor, I believe it is important to support you in developing self-awareness, particularly around thoughts, feelings and behaviours in your life, and the patterns that we can sometimes find ourselves stuck in. Developing awareness in this way can help you to really understand the root causes of any difficulties you may be experiencing, empowering you to make changes to your life that are important to you.

I am also trained in Transactional Analysis, which offers us practical tools and ways of exploring your world, helping you to gain awareness of how you view the world and interact with others. This branch of therapy puts great emphasis on promoting personal growth and change, and is particularly helpful when exploring relationships and how we communicate with others.

I can offer both short-term and open ended counselling depending on your needs. 

I offer face-to-face sessions from a confidential, tranquil setting in the centre of Basingstoke. I also offer online and telephone sessions. 

I often work creatively with clients, which can help you to express feelings when it might be difficult to put words to them. This is particularly helpful for young clients, but many adults also enjoy working in this way. However, this isn't for everyone, and it is important that we use the space to work in a way that suits you, and at your pace.

I have a particular interest in working with young people; it is always a privilege to observe the changes young clients can make to their lives with the help of a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to express and explore their world and the many difficulties that young people often struggle with.

I also work with clients who have experienced sexual abuse, working to explore the impact it has had on their lives, supporting them in making positive changes and regaining autonomy over their lives.

I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone session to answer any questions that you might have and to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. 

If we decide to work together, we will then agree a regular weekly appointment. 

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and usually on the same day and time each week, unless agreed otherwise. During our first session together, I will gather some key information from you, as well as exploring what has brought you to therapy.