- Person-centred care
- Trauma-sensitive
- Practical CBT skills
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brereton is a warm, non-judgemental counsellor who listens carefully and supports people through difficult life moments. She focuses on helping individuals who are anxious, grieving, coping with trauma, questioning their sexuality, or facing addiction and self-esteem issues. Elizabeth values honest, straightforward conversation and aims to guide rather than tell clients what to do.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Elizabeth brings six years of professional experience and describes her approach as person-centred, placing the client at the heart of each session.
Alongside a humanistic, client-centred stance, she draws on cognitive behavioural therapy when it helps to address patterns of thinking and behaviour. She also uses trauma-focused methods for people recovering from abuse and serious loss. Practical strategies and gentle exploration are mixed to match what each person needs.
Elizabeth is open about her life experience and says her age adds perspective she can bring to sessions. She aims to treat everyone with respect and without judgement, including people working through identity, neurodiversity, relationship endings, and caregiving stress.
People who reach out can expect listening, patience and collaboration as they work toward change or acceptance. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling to find a convenient time to begin.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Elizabeth combines a person-centred way of working with focused cognitive behavioural techniques. Person-centred therapy means the client sets the pace and themes, and the counsellor follows with active listening and reflective questions to help people find their own direction. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and introduces practical exercises to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.She also uses trauma-focused methods when people bring experiences of abuse or significant loss, concentrating on strategies that help manage distress and rebuild a sense of control. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client try things, review what helps, and adapt as needs and goals become clearer.
If you are considering online work, check the current session options before booking since formats were not listed in the original profile. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or choosing audio-only when video is not practical. The therapist will discuss which way of working fits your circumstances and goals during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth focus on?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, ADHD and life changes including career strain and coping after separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her main style is person-centred, so the client directs the pace and focus, with practical cognitive behavioural techniques added when useful.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of counselling experience and draws on life experience to bring perspective and steady support in sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and accredited by the NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.