About Elect Training
At Elect Training, we believe in the power of connection and growth.
Our courses are designed not only for professional development but also for personal transformation.
We strive to create an environment where each participant feels valued and important, contributing to a community of aspiring counsellors.
Our Tutors
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in therapy, they have the expertise to provide creative, insightful training to their students.
Danielle Lyons
Integrative Psychotherapist, Qualified Trainer & Supervisor
Danielle has been involved in teaching and training for over 30 years.
She first qualified as a professional therapist in 2001. Her expertise has seen her work with a wide range of clients, including young people and adolescents.
Her special interests include working with women who are experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, individuals who are neurodivergent and performance coaching.
Danielle has a passion for sharing her knowledge in the pursuit to help others, as well as teaching with her unparalleled enthusiasm, giving her students an exciting and creatively planned lesson throughout all her teachings.
To find out more about her therapeutic & supervisory work, please visit her website here
Paul Mehlman
Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Experienced Trainer & Qualified Supervisor
Paul’s diverse background led him to eventually become a counselling tutor full time.
Prior to this, Paul was a Police Officer and Trainer for the Metropolitan Police Service, where during this time he was selected as a motivational speaker and facilitator for their Leadership Academy.
Paul has been teaching Counselling since 2007, as well as having lectured in Hypnotherapy, NLP and Psychotherapy.
Paul's profuse combination of life experience, drive, humour and his vast therapeutic knowledge creates a stimulating and vibrant learning environment for both individuals and companies alike.
Robert Peak
Counsellor, Tutor
Rob began his career change in 2008, by pursuing Level 2 Counselling Skills at the London Borough of Redbridge, eventually qualifying in 2014 at Epping Forest College.
He finds counselling rewarding and satisfying, especially in communicating truthfully.
Alongside a part-time retail job, he has worked for three agencies and began co-tutoring in 2017.
He has been a co-tutor for Level 3 and 4 at Elect since October 2022.
He has yet to specialise, but has an interest in couples therapy.
Daniel Ruggirello
Counsellor, Tutor
With 15 years of experience in the field of addiction and over a decade of teaching, Dan brings both real-world insight and a passion for education to his work with aspiring counsellors.
Trained in Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Compassionate Inquiry approaches, he offers a grounded, integrative perspective that values empathy, self-awareness, and the therapeutic relationship.
His aim is to support students in developing not just clinical skills, but the confidence and curiosity to grow into authentic, reflective practitioners.
Jessica Coppen
Counsellor, Assistant Tutor
Jess works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, low self-esteem, and self-confidence to name but a few. She works with adults of all ages, and has extensive experience working with adolescents and vulnerable young people.
She is passionate about the work she does and believes that individuals have the capacity to create fundamental change in their lives.
Jess has been supporting students at Elect since 2021.