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Elizabeth McKenzie, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Elizabeth McKenzie is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and life changes. She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, parenting concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and mood concerns including depression and bipolar. Elizabeth aims to make the first step easier and less daunting for anyone thinking about support.

She focuses on forming a steady, non-judgemental relationship so people can say what feels too big to carry alone.

Background and approach

Sessions centre on the person and their needs, with space to name painful experiences and to build acceptance of self. That acceptance can make it easier to try different ways of living and coping. Elizabeth uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s situation.

She draws on client-centred work to prioritise what matters to the individual, cognitive behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and trauma-focused techniques when past harm is involved. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past and solution-focused tools to set practical goals.

Her background includes three years of practice and experience in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence. That work shaped how she listens and responds, especially where people have felt unheard. Elizabeth is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided across the United Kingdom. She works online through video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How Elizabeth’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s needs and experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for low self-esteem, relationship struggles and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and some eating issues.

Therapists work together with clients to find the best approach. Elizabeth will discuss goals, preferences and the issue you bring, and then suggest methods to try. That plan can change as you learn more about what helps and what does not.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option if bandwidth is limited or to fit a shorter slot into a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflections or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility while still allowing you to build a steady working relationship with a registered or accredited professional.
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and many life changes including grief and career issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, aiming to listen deeply and work at the pace someone needs while focusing on practical steps when useful.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of practice and prior experience working in the charity sector with people affected by domestic and sexual violence.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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