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Elizabeth Hughes, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Elizabeth Hughes works online with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain and other stressful life issues. She is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience and describes her approach as warm and collaborative. Elizabeth aims to make sessions feel calm and manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now and how feelings and thoughts affect everyday life. Common themes she supports include trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain and difficulties with intimacy.

Background and approach

She also helps with career questions, coping with life changes and concerns linked to neurodiversity or ADHD. Elizabeth uses a blend of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred work alongside psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, trying small experiments and practising new ways of responding to stress.

The aim is to build awareness and give simple tools that fit into daily life. She works with issues like body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family tensions and communication problems. Those areas are explored at a pace that suits the individual, with an emphasis on rebuilding confidence and practical coping skills.

People who choose Elizabeth usually want a steady, empathic presence as they make changes. She supports clients to understand their reactions, challenge unhelpful beliefs and strengthen resilience over time.

How Elizabeth’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and situations where old habits hold someone back.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioural experiments to change them. This approach often suits people who want clear strategies for managing symptoms like low mood, anxiety or sleeping problems.

Client-Centred Therapy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports. This style can help when someone needs emotional understanding and a steady therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to fit their goals and preferences. The choice of tools is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.

Online therapy makes sessions easier to fit around life. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit shorter check-ins or those who prefer typing. These formats increase flexibility and help people maintain continuity of care when schedules are busy or travel is difficult.
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
Areas she works with include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and self-esteem, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to offer compassionate, practical sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people online on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is Elizabeth based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as a counsellor.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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