Counsellor profile
Liz Elshaw, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and ACT
About Liz
Counsellor Liz Elshaw is a BACP-registered counsellor with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, motivation and depression, and has experience supporting people with autism and ADHD.
Liz works in a direct, conversational way. She listens to what matters to the person in front of her and asks practical questions to clarify problems. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps that can be tried between meetings.
Her practice draws on a mix of approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviour. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to look at values and how to act on them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) inform how relationships and early patterns affect current problems.
Liz offers straightforward, talk-based work rather than exercises that require long homework. She will agree goals and review them regularly. This helps people see whether the approach is helping and what needs to change in therapy.
People choosing to work with Liz are invited to a short initial process that clarifies needs and next steps. The process includes a brief matching questionnaire and booking a first session so practical arrangements are clear before any commitment is made.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take steps towards those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It suits people dealing with anxiety, low mood or life transitions who want practical ways to act on their priorities.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying alternative behaviours. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.
Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) inform work on relationship patterns and strong emotional responses. These approaches help people see how early interactions affect current reactions and how to try different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work with each person to agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Please confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific online or face-to-face options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, such as shorter sessions during a work break, not needing to travel, or using audio-only meetings when video would be difficult. Registered or accredited professionals will explain the practical arrangements when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, motivation and depression. Her profile also lists a wider range of concerns such as addiction, trauma, parenting and relationship matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on clear goals and small steps. Sessions are talk-based with review of progress over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional therapeutic work experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. The site process will show available options when arranging a first session.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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