About Liz
Liz Elshaw is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and difficulties with motivation and self-esteem. She is based in the United Kingdom and has six years of therapeutic experience. Liz works with people who identify as LGBT as one of the areas she focuses on.
She holds a BACP credential and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful. In sessions Liz fosters an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement.
Background and approach
She listens closely and helps people make sense of patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations are practical and down to earth, with a focus on small changes that can make daily life easier. Her approach draws on several therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally-focused techniques.
She adapts methods to suit the person in front of her rather than pushing a single model. Liz has experience supporting people who have autism and attention-related challenges, and she brings that perspective into planning sessions and pacing work. She also works with issues linked to trauma, addiction, relationship strain and long-term health problems.
People who choose to work with Liz can expect a collaborative process. She helps set clear aims and reviews progress as therapy continues. Practical coping strategies and moments of reflection are balanced so sessions feel grounded and purposeful.
What Liz works with
Everything Liz lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Liz is listed here; the rest shows what else Liz works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Liz lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Liz's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting swept away by them. It focuses on values and small committed steps, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, which often helps with relationship strain and understanding trust. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work and relies on empathic listening and reflection to promote change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Liz will talk through different methods and make choices based on someone’s goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative planning means the method can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need sessions outside standard commuting hours. Registered or accredited professionals like Liz can help choose the session rhythm and style that best matches day-to-day life.
Questions people ask about Liz
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Liz works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and eating or anger difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens without judgement and helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try small, realistic changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional therapeutic work and experience supporting people with autism and attention-related challenges alongside other presenting issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a BACP credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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