About me

Experience shaped by listening to people from all walks of life.

I have lived in Somerset for over 30 years. A series of life events led me to counselling and to the private practice I began in Wells in 2013.

Green indoor plants creating a calm setting
Portrait of Liz Willis

My approach

Warm, friendly and approachable.

My journey through extensive training and counselling work in organisations led me to start a private counselling practice in January 2013. Since then, I have gained valuable experience working with a diverse range of clients.

People I have worked with describe me as warm, friendly and approachable, and as someone who helps them feel at ease.

I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I use a variety of counselling approaches to suit your unique needs.

Person-Centred Therapy (PCT): This approach focuses on your thoughts and feelings, not the counsellor’s. I am not here to give you advice or tell you what to do but to help you explore and make sense of your concerns.

Creative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT helps us understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. By identifying the thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs that contribute to specific challenges, we can work together to develop healthier, more realistic perspectives that allow for a more positive and creative outlook on life.

Single Session Therapy (SST) Single Session Therapy can address many of the same issues as other forms of counselling but focuses on immediate results. From the very first moment, we’ll work together to help you take away actionable insights and tools to address the issue you’ve chosen to discuss. SST is designed to make a meaningful difference in one session, but additional support is always available if needed.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to its ethical framework.

PG Dip CYP. Dip Sup, Dip Couns. MBACP

BACP accredited voluntary register and registered member marks

Professional background

Experience across private practice, education and community support.

Private practice, Wells

Counselling adults, children and young people.

Specialist mental health mentor

One-to-one support for university students with mental health difficulties.

Secondary school counsellor

More than 11 years supporting students aged 11–16.

Community & voluntary work

Experience with counselling services, peer support, addictions support and youth mentoring.

Qualifications

Professional training

  • National Counselling Society Diploma in Professional Supervision
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People, University of South Wales
  • CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Diploma in Creative Cognitive Therapy
  • CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • RSA Certificate in Counselling Skills

Continuing development

Additional training

  • Online counselling — BACP OpenLearn and the Online Therapy Institute
  • Existential Contributions to Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Pluralistic Approach to Therapy
  • Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Adoption counselling
  • Supporting young people who self-harm
  • Domestic abuse awareness
  • Child protection and safeguarding
  • Childhood sexual abuse and its effects into adulthood
“If I simply live the principles that appear to be truth for me, I will touch the lives of those I am destined to touch.”
Marlo Morgan

Questions are welcome

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