Elizabeth Doherty, BACP

Elizabeth Doherty offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes. She greets new clients with straightforward, non-judgemental care and focuses on what they want to change. Her short, clear sessions help people begin to feel more like themselves again.

She draws on 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Sessions centre on the client’s concerns and priorities. Elizabeth listens to how problems show up day to day and helps identify small, doable steps forward.

Her approach is flexible and blends talking therapies and practical techniques. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods are used when they suit the person. She also works in a client-centred way, keeping the conversation grounded in the person’s experience and values.

Common issues she supports include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems, grief and coping with career or life transitions. She also helps people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, or concerns linked to ADHD and compassion fatigue.

People come for short-term help and longer-term change. Elizabeth aims to keep sessions clear and manageable, with steps to practise between meetings. She invites clients to set the pace and shape the work so it fits their life and goals.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centred work focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people name what matters to them before deciding on next steps. This approach can help with stress, self-esteem and finding direction when life feels unsettled.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build more effective habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention exercises into everyday life. It helps reduce reactivity and creates space to make clearer choices, which can support people coping with stress, grief or burnout.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. Decisions are made together so the focus fits the person and the pace feels manageable.

Online sessions allow flexible access using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for a full conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit a short break or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or when people prefer writing. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and travel commitments.