Elizabeth Sumner

I am a highly experienced senior lecturer and trainer, having worked in Higher Education and industry for over 30 years. I can offer short training sessions through to bespoke courses meeting the client need. My work focuses on all aspects of counselling and mental health and related skills, with a heavy leaning to theory, loss and bereavement and emotional intelligence. Please contact me for more information. 

Elevate your practice with a BACP Accredited, BUPA-approved supervisor and Senior Higher Education Lecturer with 20 years of academic and clinical expertise. My supervision space is a high-value investment designed for practitioners who value rigorous ethical boundaries, deep psychological insight, and clinical excellence.

I blend the Hawkins and Shohet Seven-Eyed Model with developmental frameworks to track your progression from novice to expert.

Tailored specifically for practitioners utilizing Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), or CBT.

We can co-create a bespoke contract focusing on deep congruence, mutual respect, and absolute professional safety. I offer a high level of challenge alongside a high level of support. It is a transparent space where we navigate complex ethical dilemmas while actively celebrating your clinical successes.

Rate: £75 per 1.5-hour session (£50/hr equivalent).

Format: Individual supervision tailored to private practice, institutional, or healthcare settings.

I am available as follows:-

Monday 9am to 3pm ON LINE ONLY

Tuesday 9am to 1pm FACE TO FACE HOLMEBRIDGE

Wednesday 9am to 3pm ON LINE ONLY

Thursday 9am to 3pm ON LINE OR FACE TO FACE 

Friday 9am to 3pm ON LINE ONLY

Hello and a very warm welcome. Taking the first step to reach out for therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to carry your challenges alone. I am a BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor with 20 years of experience running a dedicated private practice. Alongside my clinical work, I am a qualified Supervisor, Trainer, and Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also an EMDR therapist.

I firmly believe that the heart of meaningful therapy lies in the connection we build. My priority is to create a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship with you—offering a deeply safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment where you can freely explore your feelings and talk through whatever is on your mind.

Because every individual is unique, I practice Integrative Counselling. This means I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. Instead, I carefully tailor our therapy to your personal needs.

My work is built on a compassionate foundation of Person-Centred Therapy, which I dynamically blend with the practical tools of:

• Transactional Analysis (TA): To help you understand your relationships, communication styles, and repeating life patterns.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To look at the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, providing tangible strategies for change.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): This is a powerful, evidence-based trauma therapy. It is exceptionally effective for helping the brain safely reprocess distressing memories, past trauma, anxiety and emotional blocks.

What to Expect

Therapy is a space that belongs entirely to you, moving at a pace that feels comfortable. In our initial session, we will have a gentle conversation about what is bringing you to counseling and what you hope to achieve. There is no pressure—it is simply a chance for us to connect, see how we align, and talk through how I can best support you.

Whether you are navigating long-standing trauma, managing daily anxiety, or looking for clinical supervision, please feel free to reach out via email or phone to take that next step.