Meet Elaine Cousins, Trauma-Informed Counsellor
With a deep-rooted commitment to trauma-informed practice, I help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships, conflict and separation. My mission is to foster a space of healing and clarity, providing the compassionate, non-judgemental support needed to rebuild connection and move forward. Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, I offer in-person sessions and online counselling across the UK.
My mission is to foster a space of healing and clarity, providing the compassionate, non-judgemental support needed to rebuild connection and move forward.
About Elaine
I'm Elaine - a trauma-informed counsellor, coach, and mediator with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and professionals through stress, overwhelm, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
My background includes complex safeguarding work, NHS recruitment leadership, and years of supporting people in emotionally demanding environments.
I hold an Executive Diploma in Conflict Resolution & Mediation, a Practitioner Diploma in Coaching & Mentoring (Distinction), and postgraduate training in Staff Management in Times of Change.
My approach blends counselling, coaching, and real-world experience to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in your relationships and daily life.
See how this works in practice through relationship & marriage counselling, individual counselling, mediation and coaching.
My approach
A trusting therapeutic relationship
From the first session, I focus on building a strong, trusting relationship so you feel understood, supported and safe.
Listening and understanding
A calm, empathetic, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard.
Assessment and planning
Together we explore what's happening for you and create a realistic, meaningful plan to help you move forward.
Insightful exploration
Sessions explore your beliefs, patterns and experiences in a way that feels engaging, thoughtful and effective.
Perspective-shifting questions
Gentle, purposeful questioning helps you view your situation from new angles, moving from problem-focused thinking towards solutions.
Practical tools and real conversations
Clear, actionable tools alongside honest, supportive conversations to help create meaningful progress.
My Values
Compassion
I meet you with warmth, empathy, and genuine understanding.
Clarity
I help you make sense of what's happening so you can move forward confidently.
Safety
I create a calm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel supported.
Integrity
I work with honesty, professionalism, and respect at every stage.
What I help with
Why clients choose me
In a client's words
In the first few minutes of our first conversation, I knew Elaine was going to be able to help me. Her energy and enthusiasm was palpable and I immediately felt better. The thing about Elaine is that she really cares and you can feel that. A wonderful kind human being.
Ready to reconnect?
Take the first step toward healing and clarity. Book a Clarity Call today.