About me

Learn more about me Estar Wells BSc Psych (Hons) GMBPsS Dip.Couns Dip.Couples Couns Reg. MBACP, a local friendly and qualified counsellor working out of North Wales, Cheshire and online as well as via the telephone. 

What is my commitment?

Such a lot can change in a person’s life if only they can make that first step and be heard. My commitment is to provide you with this time for you to reflect, explore and move forward. I feel strongly about people being able to have access to counselling and confidential help when it’s needed and I am dedicated to this.

What are my qualifications and experience?

As a fully qualified and experienced therapeutic counsellor and supervisor, registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, graduate member of the British Psychological Society and accredited member of the National Counselling Society, I work according to their regulations and guidelines for good ethical practice and work to a high standard. I attend regular ongoing private Clinical Supervision, training courses and workshops which form my Continuing Personal Development. I offer face to face sessions in my private therapy room and online or telephone sessions. I counsel individuals, couples and families and I work with a wide range of issues including low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, bereavement, life decisions, family issues and relationship difficulties.

What is my background?

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, specialising in Cognitive Psychology, Child Psychology and Social Psychology, a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 4 Diploma in Relationship and Couples Counselling. I also hold certificates including Theories and Skills of Family Therapy, Counselling Adolescents, Bereavement Counselling, Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse, Solution Focused Therapy and others. As well as running my own private practice, I have also worked with Cruse Bereavement Services and with Families Need Fathers Both Parents Matter.

Training, qualifications & experience:

L4 Diploma in Relationship and Couples Counselling

L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 

L6 Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working

BACP Certificate of Proficiency

BSc Psych (Hons) (BPS accredited)

L3 Certificate in Life Coaching

80 hr Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse (The Mankind Initiative & CPD Standards Office)

‘Transitioner’ Counselling Training for Voyager Project (Age Connect)

Volunteering and Community Engagement (ALW)

Telephone Counselling Training (Cruse)

Endings, Evaluations and Outcomes (Cruse)

Creative Journaling (Cruse)

Solution Focused Therapy (Cruse)

Helping Bereaved Children and Young People (Cruse)

Dementia Awareness Training (Cruse)

Photography as a Therapeutic Tool (Experiential Workshop)

Safeguarding Training (Cruse)

Sudden and Traumatic Death (Cruse)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Cruse)

Neuro Linguistic Programming (Cruse)

Responding to Disclosures; Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence; Equality and Diversity; Demystifying Child Sexual Exploitation; Impact of Childhood Sexual Violence; Safeguarding Children; Safeguarding Adults; Suicide (RASA-Rape and Sexual Abuse)

Theories and Skills of Family Therapy (WEA)

Awareness in Bereavement Care (Cruse/Ascentis)

Sand and Art Therapy (Experiential Workshop)

Bereavement Counselling (WEA)

Counselling Adolescents (WEA)

Counselling Skills (WEA)

TEFL (Teaching English) (I-to-I Learning)

Counselling for Teachers (Community Help Service Brussels)

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

Professional Registration & Membership:

Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) Graduate member of the British Psychological Society BPS (GMBPsS) and Accredited member of the National Counselling Society

Graduate member of the BPS