Elroy Tan

Elroy Tan is a counsellor with five years of professional experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and related concerns. He supports people dealing with low self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and career pressures. He aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and encouraging.

Elroy works from the belief that each person knows their story best. He asks questions and listens to what matters to the client first. Together they identify practical steps to reduce distress and build on strengths the client already has.

Sessions are held during standard business hours, Monday to Friday. Messages sent over the weekend or after hours will be responded to on the next weekday. This sets a predictable pattern for scheduling and follow-up.

In practice Elroy focuses on clear, short-term goals alongside longer-term changes. He helps people break down problems into manageable parts, try new coping strategies, and review what is or is not working. Progress is checked in regular moments so plans can be adjusted.

People who choose to work with him can expect an open, direct style and a steady focus on practical steps. He encourages people to notice small changes and to build on them as confidence grows.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online support

Elroy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is goal-focused work that breaks larger problems into small steps and experiments the client can try between sessions; this helps with issues such as anxiety, anger and low mood. Another approach emphasises building personal strengths and coping skills, teaching concrete strategies for managing stress, sleep or cravings linked to addictions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to the client's needs and preferences, and jointly decide which methods to try first. Plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling around work or family commitments. Some formats also make short check-ins simpler when a quick session is needed, while others are better for longer, in-depth work. The therapist will talk through which setup suits your goals and daily routine.