Liz Elshaw , BACP

Liz Elshaw is a UK-trained counsellor with six years of professional therapeutic experience. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression, and has specific experience working with autism and ADHD. Her practice is informed by client-centered values that prioritize listening, understanding, and respect.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings are welcomed and explored at a comfortable pace. Liz works collaboratively to help people identify what matters to them, clarify realistic goals, and develop practical steps toward greater wellbeing. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support through that process.

Liz holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which represents counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her approach emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and a focus on everyday coping skills so clients can build resilience and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Integrative Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and encourages taking action toward a meaningful life. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships, and it can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work by using empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to help clients explore their concerns and build self-understanding; it is especially helpful for boosting self-esteem and working through personal challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Liz collaborates with each person to identify their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods feel like the best fit. This collaborative approach ensures therapy adapts as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and those who cannot attend in person. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular support, and engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the process.