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Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

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Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She listens without judgement and helps clients name problems and decide what to try next. Her manner is direct but warm, and she aims to support people to change or to learn how to live with difficult things.

Elizabeth is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, or BACP, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS.

Background and approach

She has six years of counselling experience and brings practical experience and life experience to sessions. Her main style is person-centred, which means the client’s perspective guides the work. She also uses cognitive behavioural approaches when they fit the problem.

That combination lets her focus on understanding feelings and also on small, concrete changes that help day-to-day coping. Clients come with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and issues around self-esteem. She also supports people facing career decisions, life changes and the challenges of ADHD.

Additional focus areas include body image, attachment and family of origin issues, and relationship endings. Elizabeth describes herself as straightforward and accepting. She listens to what each person brings and works with them to set practical steps or to find ways of accepting difficult realities.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your life

Elizabeth often uses client-centred work, which focuses on hearing the person in the room and following their pace. This approach aims to help people feel understood and to find their own direction when coping with grief, self-esteem issues or major life changes.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, to break down patterns of thinking and behaviour that fuel anxiety, depression or stress. CBT offers practical steps and small experiments that people can try between sessions to see what helps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about pacing and techniques are made together so therapy feels manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule around work, family or travel. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction; phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited; chat or messaging work well for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer not to use a camera. These options help make ongoing work more flexible and easier to maintain.
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main style is person-centred, focusing on the client’s perspective, and she also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling experience working with a variety of emotional and life challenges.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She is a member of the BACP and an accredited member of the NCPS, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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