About Eileen Wise BA(hons) MBACP

I am a fully qualified counsellor with a degree in counselling. In addition to running my private practice I have worked as a volunteer counsellor for Suffolk Mind, the mental health charity and as a volunteer student counsellor at a Further Education College in Suffolk where I saw students from 16 years of age and older.

I am a member of the BACP, (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) – the largest accredited body for counsellors in the UK and I abide by their ethical framework.

My experience as a counsellor includes:

Depression and anxiety
Couples counselling
Counselling students (reduced rate)
Panic attacks and stress
Low self-esteem/lack of confidence
Feelings of loneliness and isolation
Bereavement
Animal Bereavement Therapy
Sexual Abuse

Relationship issues and family difficulties
Domestic related violence
Addictions
Bullying
Young people 16 +
Anger issues
Self-harm
Work related issues

I was born and grew up in Suffolk although I have lived and worked in London and abroad. I moved back to Suffolk six years ago to make a permanent home here.

Prior to counselling I worked in senior management roles in public relations for media companies. I have been a volunteer for various charities over the years, ranging from a homeless centre in London to a Sue Ryder charity - to name just two. I bring a great deal of life experience to my therapeutic work and I understand the stresses and worries of everyday living.

I am lucky to live in a beautiful rural location, which provides a quiet and peaceful environment to work with my clients.

My location, between Clare and Cavendish on the Suffolk / Essex border makes me ideally served to offer counselling to anyone based in Haverhill, Sudbury, Long Melford or surrounding villages.

Counselling Testimonial

“Eileen has helped me through something I was letting taunt me for a long time. She helped me realize that although negative thoughts and feelings will crop up from time to time, I don’t have to let them take over.

I am a stronger, happier version of myself. She created a safe atmosphere where I felt comfortable to speak freely. We worked through problems I was having at my own pace. I never felt rushed or pressured into sharing anything I was not comfortable with. Even though I have finished my sessions, I know the support is still there if I ever need it.”

J
Private Client

Counselling Testimonial

“Eileen worked mostly with young students who had severe emotional problems, eating disorders and often difficult family lives.

The clients responded well to her counselling methods and formed a good therapeutic relationship.

Eileen is reliable, honest and trustworthy. She is gentle and caring towards her clients and provides a safe space for her therapeutic work.”

West Suffolk College
Student Welfare Department