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Elizabeth Duffy, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

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Elizabeth Duffy offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or major life changes. She welcomes honest conversation and helps people talk through difficult feelings. Her style aims to be approachable and steady so clients can make small, lasting changes.

She uses client-centred methods to build a respectful therapeutic relationship. That means the person sets the pace and priorities while the counsellor listens without judgement. Elizabeth also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to test new ways of behaving that reduce stress and mood problems.

Background and approach

When trauma or abuse is part of someone’s story, she helps them regain a sense of control and safety in everyday life. Emotionally-focused ideas are used to identify painful emotional patterns and to develop clearer ways of expressing feelings. Mindfulness exercises feature at times to help with sleep, worry and concentration.

Clients who are facing burnout, compassion fatigue or career strain can expect practical tools for pacing and boundary-setting. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, intimacy concerns, grief and identity questions. Elizabeth has a particular interest in ADHD, autism and issues that overlap with addiction and obsessive habits.

Elizabeth has 17 years of experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. The approach is collaborative, straightforward and aimed at steady progress.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Elizabeth uses client-centred therapy to make sure the session follows the person’s priorities and pace. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and building trust so people feel comfortable naming what matters most to them.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and many day-to-day difficulties because it breaks problems into clear steps you can practise between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. The choice is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video works well when face-to-face contact helps, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still using the same therapeutic tools.
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression and anger, among many other issues such as eating, sleep and intimacy-related problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice blends client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness, plus emotionally-focused work where feelings need exploring.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in therapeutic roles and supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She lists NCPS as her credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
17 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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