- Calm non-judgemental space
- Practical coping steps
- Collaborative goal setting
About Liz
Liz Elshaw is a counsellor with six years of UK practice experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She supports those struggling with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Liz aims to make taking that first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk.
Her work is practical and straightforward. She listens and reflects back what matters most to the person in the room. Together they look at small changes and coping steps that can fit into daily life. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and what could help move things forward.
Liz draws on several approaches to tailor the work to each client. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and develop workable skills. Attachment-based ideas shape how she explores relationship patterns and emotional needs.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness. Liz pays close attention to how past experiences influence current feelings and choices. She also brings experience supporting people with autism, ADHD and long-term health challenges when these are part of the picture.
Her style is warm and patient, with clear language and practical suggestions. People who want straightforward support for grief, life changes or ongoing stress may find her approach useful. The first sessions typically look at immediate concerns and set realistic goals for the weeks ahead.
Her work is practical and straightforward. She listens and reflects back what matters most to the person in the room. Together they look at small changes and coping steps that can fit into daily life. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and what could help move things forward.
Liz draws on several approaches to tailor the work to each client. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and develop workable skills. Attachment-based ideas shape how she explores relationship patterns and emotional needs.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness. Liz pays close attention to how past experiences influence current feelings and choices. She also brings experience supporting people with autism, ADHD and long-term health challenges when these are part of the picture.
Her style is warm and patient, with clear language and practical suggestions. People who want straightforward support for grief, life changes or ongoing stress may find her approach useful. The first sessions typically look at immediate concerns and set realistic goals for the weeks ahead.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then identify small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It suits problems like low mood, anxiety and some trauma-related difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current emotional needs and interaction styles, and it can help when relationship patterns or attachment issues cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways to adapt the methods. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when urgent issues arise. Some approaches pair well with short, focused sessions while others suit longer conversations, and the therapist will help match the practical arrangements to the work you want to do.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and depression and helps with issues such as parenting, ADHD, addictions and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on listening and practical steps. She uses clear language and works with clients to set achievable goals.
What background and experience does she have?
She has six years of professional therapeutic experience in the United Kingdom and has worked with people who have autism and ADHD.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.