Elizabeth Burgess
Practical, relationship-focused counselling
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Burgess trained and practised as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and brings 13 years of experience to her work. She aims to make beginning therapy straightforward and calm, so people can take a first step without extra pressure. Elizabeth uses a warm, down-to-earth approach and invites clients to share what matters to them.
She often supports people coping with anxiety, stress and low mood. She also helps those affected by trauma and abuse, and people dealing with grief or major life changes.
Background and approach
An additional focus is hospice and end-of-life counselling, working with the emotional needs that arise at those times. Elizabeth draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns that cause distress and practices new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Conversations are practical and paced to each person's rhythm. Her style is encouraging and non-judgemental. She works to make sessions a place for honest reflection and steady progress.
Many people find this helpful when tackling long-standing worries or recent losses. If someone is thinking about starting therapy, Elizabeth asks them to describe their concerns and goals so she can tailor the work. The initial steps are simple and focused on fitting therapy into everyday life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 13
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 121840
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Elizabeth's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Approaches Elizabeth lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Elizabeth works online
In practice she focuses on creating a steady, responsive therapeutic relationship. That helps clients feel heard and experiment with new ways of relating to themselves and others. Work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs, with discussion about what methods or tasks might help between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Elizabeth will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide what fits best. This collaborative planning means therapy can shift if something else would be more helpful.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around daily life and saving travel time. Many people find it easier to attend shorter check-ins or to schedule sessions at times that work around work or family life. The biography does not list the exact session formats offered, so confirm the current options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes, with an additional focus on hospice and end-of-life counselling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Elizabeth uses a warm, non-judgemental approach and takes a practical, conversational style. She aims to help people notice patterns and try manageable changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Elizabeth?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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