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Elizabeth (Liz) Cook, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 12 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

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Elizabeth (Liz) Cook offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She greets new clients with patience and clear explanation so they understand what to expect. Liz keeps the first sessions simple and focused on what matters most to the person sitting opposite her.

She trained in the UK and has worked in counselling for 12 years. Before qualifying she spent over two decades in social care supporting people with disabilities and the relatives who cared for them.

Background and approach

That background shapes how she sees the effects of illness and long-term conditions on everyday life. Liz uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often alongside person-centred listening, to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping. Sessions are practical and grounded.

People can expect clear, manageable steps between meetings rather than abstract exercises. She has particular experience with anxiety, depression, stress, compassion fatigue and addiction, and also helps with relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger and career stress. There is additional experience supporting issues such as chronic pain, caregiving strain, bereavement, loneliness and questions about life purpose.

When someone begins work with Liz she spends time understanding current struggles and goals. From there she agrees a straightforward plan and checks progress as therapy continues. The aim is steady, realistic change that fits each person’s life and capacity.

How CBT and person-centred work online

CBT helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviours that feed anxiety or low mood. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records and practical tasks to try between meetings, which suit problems like worry, sleep difficulties and stress.

Person-centred work focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathic presence and reflection so people feel heard while they make their own decisions about change. That approach supports grief, relationship worries and struggles with life purpose.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The counsellor will talk through options and tailor methods to the person’s goals, pace and preferences. That way the plan can be adjusted as progress is made and new priorities appear.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when more connection is useful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging works for quick check-ins or when writing helps to get thoughts in order. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility limitations.

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus compassion fatigue, addictions and trauma-related concerns.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

Sessions combine person-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Conversations aim to be practical, helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of coping.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of counselling experience and previously worked for over 20 years in social care supporting people with disabilities and their families.

Where is the counsellor based and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 12 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Elizabeth (Liz) Cook, BACP

Background and approach

How CBT and person-centred work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety