Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who are anxious, grieving, struggling with addiction, or trying to make sense of big life changes. She keeps things straightforward and listens without judgement so clients can talk about what matters to them. Elizabeth says the person in the room is the most important part of therapy, and she focuses on what each individual needs.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Elizabeth has six years' experience supporting people through trauma, abuse, depression and stress. She also helps with issues around sexuality, ADHD, self-esteem and career strain.

Her main way of working is client-centred, which means she follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when people want practical ways to manage thoughts and behaviours. Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused work are additional tools she draws on when appropriate.

Elizabeth is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She describes herself as direct and accepting, and aims to help people feel understood and respected. Her approach is gentle but honest, and she supports clients who want change or who need help accepting difficult circumstances.

People who choose her can expect calm listening, clear feedback and collaborative planning. Elizabeth works to help clients develop coping strategies and to make choices that fit their values and life goals.

Approaches to online counselling and practical options

Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. The therapist listens, reflects and helps the client name what matters to them, which works well for people needing acceptance and clarity. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical steps to change feelings and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. That discussion guides whether sessions stay mainly person-centred or include more CBT, motivational interviewing or trauma-focused techniques, and it is agreed collaboratively.

Online therapy here is offered by registered or accredited professionals and includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone calls can be easier when someone needs lower bandwidth or wants a simple check-in. Live chat and text work well for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs while keeping the core therapeutic work intact.