Elizabeth McKenzie , BACP

Elizabeth McKenzie is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards and ongoing development. Elizabeth works in a client-focused way, prioritising a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which people can explore difficult feelings and experiences that may feel overwhelming.

Her practice emphasises acceptance of self as a foundation for making meaningful changes, and she aims to empower clients to build lives that feel more aligned with their values and needs. Elizabeth draws on experience from the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence, an experience that has deepened her understanding of how important listening and feeling understood are to recovery and change.

She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and issues around intimacy and family dynamics. Her approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in practical strategies alongside reflective exploration.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elizabeth integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to support online clients. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work, helping with issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, frequently used for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. When trauma is a concern, Trauma-Focused Therapy methods are used to carefully address past harm and support emotional regulation and recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Elizabeth works with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques as the therapeutic relationship develops.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, provide consistency when travel or scheduling are barriers, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.