Elle Mcguckien

Elle Mcguckien

 
(
She/Her
)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

BSc, MSc and PGDip
leeds

I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy with a specialist focus on women’s health and women’s experiences. I help people understand their difficulties and support lasting, meaningful change.

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Insurers

Axa
BUPA
Case Managers

Languages

English

About me

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a specialist interest in women’s experiences and women’s health.

I am passionate about helping people make sense of past experiences and present difficulties, and supporting them to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values.

I welcome anyone, whatever their background or circumstances, who feels they would benefit from thoughtful, compassionate support. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting.

I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore what has brought you to therapy and work together to understand the roots of your difficulties.

I have experience providing both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs and goals. Alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Motivational Interviewing.

I draw on these approaches flexibly, and we will agree together a clear plan to help you get the most from therapy. I have worked in the NHS for seven years and continue to do so alongside private practice.

I am currently completing a Master’s in Health Psychology, reflecting my work with people living with long-term health conditions.

I have extensive experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and remain committed to providing inclusive, respectful care. I currently offer 50-minute online appointments and have availability on Mondays.

Please feel free to get in touch with any questions or to arrange an initial session to see whether we would be a good fit.ou.

Areas I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Anxiety
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Long Covid
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Panic disorder
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Social phobia
Stress
Women's health

Qualifications

BABCP
Member
 - 
2018 - present

Work experience

NHS - Talking Therapies
CBT Therapist
 - 
2018 - 2019
NHS - Military Veterans
Specialist CBT Therapist
 - 
2019 - 2021
NHS - Psychological Medicine Post Covid Service
CBT Therapist
 - 
2021 - present

Education

Manchester Metropolitan University
BSc Psychology
 - 
2013 - 2016
University of Southampton
MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology
 - 
2016 - 2017
University of Exeter
PGDip High Intensity CBT Therapy
 - 
2018 - 2019