- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-aware care
- Practical strategies
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth McKenzie is a BACP counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also helps with addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, career worries, bipolar and depression, and ADHD. She aims to make reaching out straightforward and calming for anyone who feels overwhelmed.
Her approach is centred on the person in front of her. She focuses on building a trusting relationship so people can talk honestly about painful or confusing experiences. That starts with simple listening and a non-judgemental space to describe what is happening now.
Elizabeth works from what each person needs. She draws on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic ideas. She also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused methods when these are a good fit for practical change or for processing difficult memories.
Her background includes work in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence. That experience shaped her belief in the importance of feeling heard and understood before making any change. She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation.
Sessions aim to help people feel more accepted by themselves and to find steps forward that match their life. Elizabeth invites people to take the first step at their own pace and to bring whatever feels most pressing into the room.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client, with the counsellor offering active listening and acceptance to help people feel understood and able to explore difficult feelings. It suits those who need a steady, empathetic space to make sense of what they are going through.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping strategies for everyday stresses.
Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns from past experiences that influence current feelings and relationships. This can be useful when people want to understand recurring difficulties rather than only manage symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people focus on certain tasks or exercises between sessions, bringing practical progress into everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.
What is her general style in sessions?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening first and then working together on practical steps or deeper understanding as needed.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has three years of professional experience and has worked in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.