About Ellis
Ellis is a trainee psychotherapist based in Scotland, specialising in working with LGBTQ+ clients and the trans community. As a trans and non-binary person themselves, Ellis brings deep personal understanding and lived experience to their therapeutic practice.
Ellis has been training in Processwork since 2018, a transformative approach that helps clients deepen self-awareness and understand the interconnection between individual experience and the wider world. Their work is grounded in creating safe, affirming spaces where LGBTQ+ people can connect with their authentic selves and navigate complex experiences with compassion.
With over 20 years of leadership experience in the UK and internationally—including roles as CEO of an educational charity and delivering programmes in challenging contexts—Ellis understands the unique pressures faced by LGBTQ+ leaders and change-makers. They are committed to trauma-informed, intersectional practice that honours the full complexity of their clients' identities and experiences.
Ellis continues to be actively involved in LGBTQ+ community spaces and brings a holistic, strengths-based approach to their therapeutic work
Here's what people say about Ellis's facilitation and consultancy
Ellis has the most incredible ability to leave their mark wherever they go. They joined our organisation at a time of chaos and managed to completely turn the place around in only a matter of weeks.
Oxford SU
''Ellis is a people-person and professionally focused – a great combination! Whilst at the British Youth Council they have applied their depth of experience well to our needs with a solutions based approach. They quickly related to the team by offering time to listen and empower their participation in the task at hand.''
British Youth Council
“Ellis is someone who has made this team what it is, infused with values of open communication, honesty, treating each other as equals. I have never before worked in a team with such positivity, authenticity and true team-work,”
Previous Colleague
'The workshop was thoughtfully put together, balancing teaching and self-reflection, and relating to the joys as well as the difficulties in the topic. I felt very supported to learn and appreciate the care and warmth with which Ellis and Rowan held and facilitated the group.'
Workshop participant