- Calm listening
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hughes is a counsellor who draws on relational work to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of trauma. She is a BACP counsellor and has nine years' experience offering therapy from the United Kingdom. Her approach aims to restore motivation, self-esteem and everyday functioning after difficult events.
Elizabeth focuses on creating a calm, compassionate atmosphere where people can talk through what has brought them to therapy. She uses straightforward conversation and reflective listening to help clients feel understood. That basis of trust makes it easier to look at painful memories, relationship strain, addictions or grief without feeling overwhelmed.
Therapy with her also involves learning how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour. She uses practical tools from cognitive approaches to spot unhelpful patterns and make small, manageable changes. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment ideas to help people tolerate strong emotions while working towards a meaningful life.
Clients can expect work on practical goals such as improving sleep, managing anger, or coping with major life changes including disaster-related stress. Elizabeth also supports people with identity and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strains, and career stress in a straightforward way.
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions from the UK. If someone is ready to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Elizabeth often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. ACT focuses on accepting difficult emotions while identifying personal values and committed actions, which can help when people face persistent worry or disaster-related stress. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try out new behaviours, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and jointly decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as needs change.
Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caregiving. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, which can reduce screen time or bandwidth needs. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet individual practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and relationship-related concerns. Additional focuses include self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and relational, emphasising a calm, non-judgemental space. She mixes reflective listening with practical techniques to help clients make small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working as a therapist and counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; clients should check any local regulations that apply to receiving therapy from another country.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.