Eli Mind — Helping you find clarity when life, work or leadership feels uncertain
Eli Mind
when life, work or
leadership feels uncertain.
Executive coaching, counselling and career support for individuals ready to move forward with confidence.
More than counselling.
More than coaching.
Sometimes you need a space to talk. Sometimes you need practical guidance. Often, you need both.
At Eli Mind, counselling, executive coaching and career expertise come together to support you as a whole person. Whether you're working through anxiety, navigating a difficult relationship, facing burnout, questioning your career, or leading others through change, you'll be supported with compassion, insight and practical experience.
Founded by Suzie Eli Li, a registered BACP counsellor, ICF-accredited coach and experienced HR and leadership professional, Eli Mind brings together over 30 years of experience helping people navigate some of life's most challenging moments, both personally and professionally.
What I Offer
How I Work
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Counselling
When life feels overwhelming, counselling offers a safe and confidential space to explore what's happening, understand your emotions and begin moving forward.
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Leadership & Professional Coaching
Helping leaders and professionals navigate complexity, strengthen confidence and make better decisions.
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Career Coaching
Whether you're considering a career change, returning to work, preparing for promotion or facing redundancy, we'll work together to create a clear path forward.
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Organisations
Leadership development, coaching, workplace wellbeing and strategic people consultancy designed to help organisations and their people thrive.
Discuss a programmeAbout Suzie
You deserve support that understands your world.
Suzie Eli Li is a BACP member, ICF accredited coach, and HR professional whose work sits at the intersection of psychological depth and professional performance. Her background spans clinical practice, executive coaching, and organisational development — a combination that is genuinely rare.
She works with professionals and individuals across industries and backgrounds — including many from ethnically diverse backgrounds and communities — who are navigating the specific pressures of ambition, identity, and high performance in complex environments.
Client Perspectives
What clients say
When I first came to Suzie, I felt overwhelmed, frightened and unable to see a way forward. Through her kindness, insight and unwavering support, she helped me understand myself, develop new ways of coping and regain hope. I always felt heard, understood and supported. The person I am today is a reflection of the journey we took together, and I will always be grateful.
Counselling with Suzie helped me see my life through a completely different lens. I felt heard, understood and genuinely supported throughout. The insights, reflections and practical tools she shared helped me make sense of long-standing patterns and lighten the emotional load I had been carrying. I left feeling more confident, hopeful and equipped for the future.
Counselling with Suzie helped me value myself in ways I never had before. I learned to understand and manage my emotions, set healthy boundaries without guilt and become more confident in who I am. Her kindness, honesty and encouragement created a space where I could grow, and I now feel more like myself and far less anxious.
Suzie provided outstanding support in strengthening my CV and overall application. She listened carefully, understood my experience and offered thoughtful, constructive feedback that significantly improved the clarity, focus and quality of my application. Her insight and encouragement gave me greater confidence throughout the process.
Suzie has an exceptional ability to understand the challenges her clients face in today's complex job market. She is knowledgeable, patient and incredibly supportive, always offering thoughtful feedback and practical advice. Working with her gave me greater confidence in my skills and achievements, and her understanding of the unique challenges faced by professionals from the diaspora made her guidance especially valuable. I would highly recommend Suzie to anyone looking for career support.
Suzie's extensive experience in human resources, psychotherapy and coaching is evident from the moment you begin working with her. She has a warm, compassionate and professional approach, taking the time to understand the whole person rather than focusing solely on career goals. Her guidance has been invaluable during my career transition, helping me gain greater clarity and confidence. I would highly recommend Suzie to anyone looking for thoughtful, expert support.
Who I Work With
Is This Right for You
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Professionals and Leaders
Whether you're leading a team, managing increasing responsibilities or balancing the demands of work and life, I provide coaching and support to help you navigate challenges with greater confidence, resilience and clarity.
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People Navigating Life's Challenges
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, loss or a significant life transition. Counselling offers a confidential, compassionate space to explore what's happening, understand yourself more deeply and find a way forward at your own pace.
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Career and Life Transitions
Whether you're changing careers, returning to work, preparing for promotion, facing redundancy or questioning what's next, we'll work together to help you make informed decisions, build confidence and create a clear plan for the future.
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Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds
I work with people from all walks of life and have a particular interest in supporting individuals from ethnically diverse communities, recognising that culture, identity, family expectations and lived experiences can shape how we experience work, relationships and mental health. Every conversation is approached with curiosity, respect and cultural awareness.
You don't have to fit into one category.
Many people come to me looking for one thing and discover something else is also asking for attention. Someone may begin with career coaching and realise they're carrying burnout. Another person may come for counselling and discover they're ready to make changes in their work or relationships. A leader may want to strengthen their confidence while also navigating grief or anxiety.
Life doesn't separate itself into neat categories, and neither do I. Together, we'll focus on what matters most to you, creating a personalised approach that reflects your goals, your circumstances and your lived experience.
Working with clients in London·Manchester·Birmingham·Liverpool·and globally online
Get in Touch
Let's Start with a Conversation
Taking the first step can feel daunting, especially if you've never worked with a counsellor or coach before. You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.
A complimentary 30-minute discovery call gives us the opportunity to talk about what's brought you here, what you're hoping to achieve, and whether I'm the right person to support you. There is no pressure, no obligation and no expectation to make a decision during the call.
Your discovery call includes
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A confidential 30-minute conversation
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An opportunity to discuss what has brought you here and what you are looking for
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Time to ask questions about counselling, coaching or career support
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An explanation of how I work and what you can expect if we decide to work together
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Space to decide whether we are the right fit for one another
The right support starts with the right conversation.
Working Across the UK & Internationally
Professional support, wherever you are based.
Although many of my clients choose to work with me online, I also provide in-person sessions by arrangement across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Cheshire.
I work with individuals, leaders and organisations throughout the UK and internationally, making professional counselling, executive coaching and career support accessible wherever you are based.