Elizabeth Gichuki , BACP

Elizabeth Gichuki is a relational and integrative therapist who offers both face-to-face and online therapy to young people and adults. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and bereavement, and has supported survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse as well as people who have experienced narcissistic relationships. Elizabeth draws on an integrative approach that blends creative person-centred work with psychodynamic ideas, sometimes exploring early experiences and inner child themes to help uncover patterns that affect present-day life.

Her practice emphasises building understanding - of self, of others and of the patterns that make life feel stuck or overwhelming - and using that understanding to support change. Elizabeth uses a variety of therapeutic tools tailored to each person, believing that the therapeutic relationship itself creates opportunities to process and restore difficult experiences and to build the life a client wants. She holds BACP credentials (BACP is a professional counselling association in the United Kingdom) and provides therapy in English and Swahili to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Elizabeth uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them - the aim is to clarify what matters to the person and to build practical steps toward a more values-driven life, useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns that formed early in life and to improve how people connect with others - this can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues and intimacy challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client is supported to explore their own goals and solutions - it is helpful for boosting self-esteem, addressing loss and navigating life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques as therapy progresses so the approach remains relevant and practical for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes, while allowing clients to choose the mode of contact that feels most accessible and manageable for them.