Liz Elshaw
Gentle, practical counselling for everyday struggles
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About Liz
Liz Elshaw is a UK counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and parenting challenges. She also supports those facing ADHD, addictions, relationship upset, trauma and self-esteem struggles. She writes in a straightforward, calm way and makes space for difficult feelings without judgement.
She has six years of professional therapeutic experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work with people on the autism spectrum and those managing attention difficulties.
Background and approach
That experience informs how she tailors sessions and suggestions. In sessions she aims to build an open, accepting atmosphere. People can talk about what’s worrying them and try out new ways of responding.
Conversations can cover practical coping steps, exploring patterns, and noticing what matters most in day-to-day life. Her approach draws on several methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based and client-centred work. These are used flexibly to match each person’s situation rather than following a single formula.
Liz encourages small, practical changes alongside reflection. She works at a steady pace and adapts her style to what each person needs. Taking the first step can feel hard and she offers steady support while people find their own direction and build more workable routines.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 395360
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Liz's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Liz works with
Everything Liz lists, in their own terms.
- 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 works online
Choosing the right approach is often part of early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to find methods that fit the client’s goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking in, and adjusting the focus if something isn’t helping.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins when life is hectic and can be adapted to quieter or lower-bandwidth options if needed. The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with parenting concerns, ADHD and addictions. Relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem and coping with life changes are also within her scope.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental, with a focus on practical steps and noticing what matters in daily life. She adapts her approach to each person rather than using only one method.
What relevant background does she bring?
She has six years of professional therapeutic experience and has worked with people on the autism spectrum and those with attention difficulties. That experience shapes how she tailors support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available formats before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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