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Elizabeth Ustabas, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseADHD

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Elizabeth Ustabas helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and change. She also supports those facing relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, mood difficulties and problems with anger or self-esteem. Elizabeth uses a warm, collaborative manner to help people find practical ways forward.

Elizabeth works from the view that each person knows their own story best. She aims to build a trusting working relationship where people can speak plainly about what is hard.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on small, manageable steps and on recognising strengths already present. Her practice includes support for people dealing with bipolar and depression, impulse control and self-harm concerns, and those managing compassion fatigue. She also helps with attachment questions, communication problems and the practical strains of divorce or separation.

Elizabeth has four years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses alongside her role as a counselling tutor. That teaching background informs her approach to explaining ideas clearly and pacing sessions to suit each person. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused when helpful, and more open-ended when people need space to process.

Elizabeth combines listening with practical tools so people can try things between sessions and notice what helps. People can expect calm, direct conversation and clear suggestions for next steps. Elizabeth aims to walk alongside clients as they make changes and rebuild a sense of wellbeing.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour and then practise different responses; it is useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Another approach concentrates on processing difficult experiences and reducing their hold on daily life, which can help with trauma, grief and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then adapt methods as work progresses. People often try a mix of techniques so sessions stay relevant to their changing needs.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video helps keep a face-to-face feel, phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat gives a faster check-in, and messaging lets people reflect before they write. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments while keeping continuity of care with a registered or accredited professional.
What concerns does Elizabeth work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar difficulties, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, with plain conversation and practical steps. Sessions balance listening with suggestions to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience and also works as a counselling tutor teaching levels 2 to 4.
What credentials and location are noted?
She holds BACP accreditation and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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