- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Acceptance and ACT
About Liz
Liz Elshaw is a UK trained counsellor with six years of professional therapeutic work experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, changes in relationships or work, low mood, ADHD and struggles with motivation and self-esteem.
She helps people talk through what feels stuck and figure out practical next steps. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, and on small changes that make daily life easier. Conversations aim to be straightforward and down to earth rather than clinical or abstract.
Liz uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred conversation. That means sessions mix gentle reflection, practical techniques, and attention to relationships and patterns that repeat in life.
People often bring concerns about parenting stress, grief after loss, relationship tensions, addiction or coping with long-term illness. She also works with themes such as eating difficulties, anger, bipolar mood concerns and the effects of trauma and abuse. Liz has experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and those with autism or Asperger syndrome.
Her way of working involves noticing what matters to the individual and then trying small, manageable shifts. Therapy can include learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts, testing out different coping strategies, and discussing how attachment and relationships shape current difficulties. Sessions are intended to be practical and conversational rather than overly technical.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and then focus on actions that reflect their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters after a life change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships and early bonds influence current reactions and connection with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree together which ideas to try, based on the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative selection can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, and remove travel time. If a quieter setting, less screen time or shorter sessions would help, mention this when arranging the first meeting so options can be discussed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Liz supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, ADHD challenges and difficulties with motivation and self-esteem.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses straightforward conversation with practical techniques from approaches like ACT and CBT to help people try small changes and notice what matters.
What is her background and experience?
She is a UK trained counsellor with six years of professional therapeutic work experience.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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