Elizabeth McKenzieBACP

Elizabeth McKenzie is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and pregnancy and childbirth related concerns. She speaks plainly and offers a calm space to talk about painful or overwhelming feelings. Elizabeth aims to make first contact feel approachable and manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.

She focuses on building an accepting, non-judgemental relationship where the client’s needs guide each session. Conversations are centred on what matters to the individual, whether that is managing day-to-day stress, coping with loss, or working through past trauma. Elizabeth encourages self-acceptance as a step towards practical change.

Her background includes three years of professional practice and experience in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence. That work shaped her attention to listening closely and ensuring people feel heard before exploring next steps.

Elizabeth uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. She draws on client-centred work to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive work and solution-focused ideas are used to identify small, manageable steps. Trauma-informed thinking guides how she approaches painful memories and difficult experiences.

Therapy with Elizabeth is collaborative. Sessions aim to help people find clearer ways to manage emotions, improve day-to-day functioning, and move towards goals they choose. She invites a steady, humane pace tailored to what each person needs.

How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the client’s lead, offering empathic listening and acceptance so the person feels able to speak freely; it helps with low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past traumatic events affect feelings and reactions now and works at a pace that aims to reduce the hold of painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and current needs, then suggest possible ways to proceed. This is a collaborative process and can change as those needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or childcare, and it can suit people who prefer not to be on camera for every session. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as current options are set by the therapist and the service. Registered or accredited professionals aim to tailor sessions so they fit each person’s routine and therapeutic goals.