- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Mckenzie is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, grief, eating concerns, anger, ADHD and questions about life purpose.
Her approach draws on attachment-based work and client-centred practice. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. She uses practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques alongside emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting.
In a typical meeting she listens to the immediate problem and then outlines small steps to try between sessions. That might include behavioural experiments, thought records, or focused conversations about relationship patterns. She aims to make the therapy straightforward and useful rather than abstract.
Her work includes attention to body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and forgiveness. She also helps people explore mood difficulties and post-traumatic stress in clear, paced sessions. Elizabeth explains concepts plainly and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful as the work continues.
People who come to her often want practical ways to cope with change and to find clearer direction after a major life shift. She asks for an initial matching questionnaire and a first session so she can agree a plan with each person.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current bonds and emotional responses. Online sessions can use that approach to look at patterns in close relationships, how people react under stress, and ways to try different responses in day-to-day life. Client-centred therapy emphasises being heard and understood; online meetings give space for reflective conversation and for the counsellor to follow the person's lead. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to test new ways of coping. This is useful for anxiety, low mood and for trying out behavioural experiments between sessions.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together agree which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they focus on what feels most relevant and manageable for the client.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online meetings make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or to join from a quieter place without needing to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can suggest which pattern of meetings will best fit a person's daily life and goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus parenting, grief, eating concerns, anger, ADHD and life purpose questions.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines attachment-based and client-centred approaches with practical CBT and emotionally-focused ideas. Sessions focus on clear steps and conversations about patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
How is she credentialed and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I join from outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.