Ellie Giles

Child Counsellor

Qualifications

MA Psychotherapy & Counselling – University of Leeds
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling – University of Leeds
BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology – Leeds Trinity University
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills – PCC Counselling & Training
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – East Durham College

Clinic Locations

About Ellie Giles (Child Counsellor)

Ellie works with children, young people and adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

She has particular experience supporting children and young people navigating trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, neurodiversity and complex life experiences, including care-experienced young people and those who have experienced abuse, neglect or loss.

Alongside this, Ellie supports adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, identity difficulties and the impact of difficult life experiences, including experiences of sexual abuse and baby or pregnancy loss.

Her approach is integrative and relational, meaning she tailors therapy to your individual needs. Ellie draws from psychodynamic, attachment-informed, person-centred and trauma-informed approaches, creating a compassionate, safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore difficulties at their own pace. Also, incorporating creative and play-based approaches with children and young people where appropriate, to support emotional expression in ways that feel safe and accessible.

Psychologist for Children & Young People

Ellie is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with experience working therapeutically across residential, educational, charitable and specialist therapeutic settings.

She currently works therapeutically with children and young people experiencing complex trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, neurodiversity, abuse, neglect and loss, supporting them within therapeutic residential environments. Ellis also works closely with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to support emotionally informed care.

Alongside this, Ellie has worked within specialist services supporting children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, complex trauma and bereavement, as well as adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity difficulties, grief and relationship challenges.

Ellie also has specialist experience supporting adults through baby and pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth and termination-related grief.

At the heart of her work is the belief that therapy works best when people feel genuinely safe, heard and understood. “I aim to build warm, trusting therapeutic relationships that support curiosity, healing and meaningful change.”

Therapeutic Approach

Ellie is particularly passionate about trauma-informed and attachment-focused practice, and regularly engages in continuing professional development to deepen her understanding and therapeutic practice.

She values creativity within therapy and believes emotional expression can happen in many different ways. With children and young people especially, she may use creative and play-based approaches to help them express thoughts and feelings in ways that feel comfortable and safe.

Ellie believes therapy should feel collaborative, compassionate and human, and aims to create a space where clients feel genuinely accepted and understood.

Personal Journey to Psychology

Ellie has always been interested in understanding people and the ways relationships and experiences shape how we feel about ourselves and the world around us.

Her passion for psychotherapy developed through working closely with children, young people and adults experiencing emotional distress, trauma and difficult life experiences. She became increasingly drawn to creating spaces where people feel genuinely listened to, accepted and supported without judgement.

“I feel privileged to work alongside people as they make sense of their experiences, understand themselves more deeply and move towards healing and meaningful change.”

Registered with Professional Bodies

Ellie Giles (Child Counsellor) is registered with the British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy (BACP).

Ellie offers face-to-face appointments at our Gosforth clinic (Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling at the Regent Centre).

Online therapy using Skype, FaceTime, Zoom & WhatsApp Video is also available.

If you wish to discuss working with Ellie or any of our therapists, psychologists or counsellors in Newcastle, contact us using the form below, or call us on 07966 645 198.