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Jason Elster

Jason Elster

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Helping people ease anxiety and build confidence

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  • Solution-focused approach
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Respectful counselling style

About Jason

Jason Elster is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, low self-esteem and the stresses that follow. He works to boost confidence and reduce the grip of persistent worries so clients can make clearer choices and feel steadier day to day. Jason holds NCPS as a credential and practices from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.

He uses a solution-focused approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and humanistic, client-centred ideas. That mix helps people spot thought patterns that keep them stuck and try out different ways of responding. Sessions often combine practical strategies with conversations about what matters to the individual.

Jason supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain and feelings of inadequacy in personal and professional life. He also works with concerns such as anger, addictions, grief, intimacy questions, ADHD and issues tied to identity and sexuality. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, and recovery from domestic difficulties.

He aims to offer a respectful, non-judgemental space and adapts the pace and style to each person’s needs. Jason tailors the dialogue and the plan to what the person hopes to achieve, whether that is short-term coping skills or more in-depth exploration.

Jason describes beginning therapy as a courageous step and positions himself as a supportive guide. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help people better understand their feelings and choices, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or stress symptoms, which suits people wanting clear tools to try between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to stay present and notice reactions without judgement. It can be useful for managing overwhelm, anger and rumination by building small, regular practices into daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences, and can adapt over time as progress is reviewed.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy lives and making it easier to attend from different locations. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm available session types before booking. Online counselling can allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands and a way to continue work while balancing family or work commitments.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS20-01760

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He helps people with anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem, and with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Anger, addictions, grief and career concerns are also part of his focus.

How would you describe his way of working?

His style is solution-focused and client-centred, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness elements. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of experience working as a counsellor and uses a mix of short-term and exploratory methods depending on the person’s goals.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and the therapist’s arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill in a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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