Elroy Tan, BACP

Elroy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One common approach involves structured conversations that help people recognise patterns in thoughts and feelings and try small behavioural experiments to test new ways of coping. This can help with anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.

Another helpful technique centres on building strengths and coping skills. That involves identifying what already works in someone’s life and expanding those strategies to manage cravings, difficult emotions, sleep disruption or compassion fatigue. These methods tend to suit issues like addiction, parenting stress and career pressures.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elroy collaborates with each person to find methods that match their goals, preferences and practical needs. He checks in regularly and adapts the plan as progress is made or new issues emerge.

Online formats make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a more traditional session feel. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing support between sessions or those who prefer typing to speaking. These options aim to give flexibility while keeping the focus on meaningful change.