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Lizzie London

Lizzie London

Therapist · United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for stress and relationships

  • Practical and clear
  • Strengths focused
  • Evidence informed

About Lizzie

Lizzie London is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem difficulties. She presents therapy as a partnership and treats the person as the expert in their own story. Lizzie encourages small, manageable steps toward a more satisfying life and offers steady support during change.

With seven years of professional experience, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients untangle problems and build on their strengths. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress, improve communication, and cope with loss. Lizzie aims to make conversations straightforward and actionable rather than overly technical.

She also helps with concerns that often sit alongside the main issues, such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and codependency. This wider focus means practical life pressures and identity questions can be discussed alongside emotional symptoms.

Her way of working involves listening first, then collaboratively shaping a plan that fits each person’s goals and pace. Therapy can include talking through patterns, trying new ways of relating, and practising skills to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Small changes between sessions are valued as progress.

People who choose Lizzie will find a calm, direct style aimed at clarity and hope. If you want to see whether her approach fits your situation, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange the next step.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Two familiar evidence-based approaches guide much of her work. One focuses on helping people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different, realistic thinking and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety and everyday worries.

Another strand concentrates on relationships and attachment patterns, looking at how past experiences shape current interactions and teaching clearer ways to communicate and set boundaries. This can help with relationship strain, abandonment fears and codependency issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy. The counsellor will work together with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted to suit changing needs.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time or allowing sessions during a lunch break. It can also allow short check-ins when full sessions are not possible and reduce the need for long commutes, helping people maintain continuity of care alongside everyday commitments.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lizzie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She also addresses related concerns like attachment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps and building on a person's existing strengths. Conversations aim to be clear and focused on what the client wants to change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin sessions?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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