Elroy Tan, BACP

Elroy Tan is a UK-licensed therapist with over five years of professional experience who supports people through a wide range of life challenges. He works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression, and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build practical coping skills and greater emotional resilience. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and Elroy holds this credential in recognition of his training and professional standards.

Elroy believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that clients already have strengths to draw on when facing difficulties. He aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where those strengths can be used to address challenges, set goals, and try new ways of managing thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and he acknowledges and supports that decision.

Elroy is available for focused attention during standard business hours, Monday to Friday. Messages sent over the weekend or after hours will be followed up on the next weekday. He asks for understanding about this schedule and thanks prospective clients for reaching out.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Elroy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and understanding personal patterns. One common approach in his work targets thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce stress and anxiety and to support recovery from depression - this involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning new coping strategies, and practicing techniques for emotional regulation.

He also offers approaches that help people explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship patterns, which can be especially relevant for LGBT-related concerns, intimacy issues, and navigating life changes. This collaborative work supports clients in clarifying values, strengthening self-compassion, and improving communication with others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elroy works together with each client to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He helps clients try methods in a way that feels manageable and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care. These formats offer flexibility around work, family, and location, and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support that fits into everyday life.