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Jason Elster

Jason Elster

NCPS

Therapist / counsellor in the United Kingdom

Practical counselling for anxiety and self-esteem

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  • Experience 4 years
  • Languages English
  • Sessions Online
  • Solution-focused
  • Client-centred
  • Works with anxiety

About Jason

Jason Elster is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage persistent anxieties and low self-esteem. He uses a practical, solution-focused outlook to help clients find clearer thinking and more confidence. Jason presents himself in a calm and respectful way and aims to create a non-judgemental space for open conversation.

He draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, client-centred ideas, and solution-focused techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. This helps people see what keeps old problems in place and try new ways of responding. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, and the pace is set together.

Jason works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and struggles with identity and intimacy. He also supports people coping with grief, addictions, workplace pressure, compassion fatigue, and the impact of chronic illness. Additional focus areas include issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and guilt or shame.

He brings four years of experience to his practice and holds NCPS as a listed credential. He offers sessions from the United Kingdom and speaks English. International clients are accepted, and people are encouraged to check session options before booking.

Jason aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's circumstances. He invites questions and believes starting therapy is a courageous step toward a more balanced life. To begin, follow the site steps to match with him and schedule a session.

How his approach works in online therapy

Jason blends client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas to guide online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, understanding your perspective, and building a supportive relationship so you can explore feelings and values. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then test small behaviour changes to see what helps most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your goals, preferences and day-to-day reality, and then suggest ways of working that suit you both. This is a collaborative process and changes can be made as you learn what helps.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a work break, or to use audio rather than video if that feels better. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

Professional registration

NCPS United Kingdom · No. NCS20-01760

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

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

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kind of problems does he help with?

He helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, among other concerns such as grief, addictions and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a solution-focused approach combined with cognitive behavioural and client-centred ideas, aiming for practical steps and clearer thinking rather than lengthy theory.

How much experience does he have?

Jason has four years of experience working with people on anxiety, self-esteem and related issues in one-to-one counselling.

Where does he practise and what are his credentials?

He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS among his credentials as supplied in his profile.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients according to the profile information.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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