About
Meet Ellis...
Ellis Blyth is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who works under the practice name Watkins Blyth Psychology. Ellis provides psychological assessment and intervention across all ages, using therapeutic approaches to support people to move towards a life they wish to live.
Ellis has a spent the last six years working within mental health and psychology within the NHS. During this time Ellis has worked with children, families, and adults. Alongside Watkins Blyth Psycholgy, Ellis continues to work in the NHS. His current NHS role is working with adults with a variety of difficulties.
Watkins Blyth Psychology is named to pay homage to the two parts of Ellis’ family who shaped him into the person and practitioner he is today, and have been consistent guides in his journey through life. Ellis believes that in order to grow we must look to our roots, the fundamentals in life that we hold dear, and try not to lose touch with them when life brings storms.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Msc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (PYL047259)
Special Interests
My Therapeutic Approach and Philosophy
I see therapy as a space to explore and change our relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to eliminate them. Life inevitably brings both joy and pain; love and loss are, in many ways, two sides of the same coin. My role is to help people make room for their emotional experiences while connecting with what truly matters to them, so they can live in a way that feels more aligned and fulfilling.
I consider that at the heart of good therapy is an open, authentic, and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I believe that meaningful change comes from understanding the individual as a whole, not just their struggles, but their values, stories, and strengths. Together, we explore what keeps certain patterns going and work collaboratively to find new ways forward.
My therapeutic style is reflective and compassionate, and has often been described as calm and thoughtful. I see therapy as a proactive and responsive process, where we flexibly move between ideas and models to make sense of what the individual brings. The therapy space belongs as much to the client as it does to me fostering a shared space for understanding, exploration, and growth.
My work is primarily influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). From ACT, I draw the belief that trying to get rid of uncomfortable thoughts and emotions often makes them louder, instead, we can learn to relate to them differently and act in ways that move us closer to what matters. From CFT, I value the importance of cultivating kindness, courage, and understanding toward ourselves as we navigate life’s challenges.
Above all, I aim to offer therapy that is in service of the person sitting in front of me, which grounded in evidence, guided by compassion, and shaped by what they most need.
Personal
When not in work, Ellis enjoys watching football, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends. A big part of Ellis’ life is his Bernese Mountain Dog who he enjoys exploring the forest with. His dog serves as a constant reminder to enjoy the little things in life.
