Elizabeth (Liz) Cook, BACP

Elizabeth (Liz) Cook offers calm, straightforward support for people facing worry, loss or big life changes. She greets each person with time to describe their situation and what they want from counselling. Liz works to make the first step feel manageable and clear for those unsure what to expect.

She trained as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Liz has 12 years of experience in counselling and previously spent 22 years in social care supporting people with disabilities and their families. That background shapes how she listens to problems linked to illness, long-term conditions and caring responsibilities.

Liz uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside a person centred way of working. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also focuses on drawing out the client’s own strengths and choices so change feels practical and within reach.

Common issues she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She also works with problems such as addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, sleeping and eating concerns, and coping with life changes like illness or ageing.

Sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are arranged according to the therapist's availability. Liz aims to make therapy straightforward and suited to each person’s needs.

How CBT and person centred work online

Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical way to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new coping steps. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and problems like sleep or eating difficulties.

She also follows a person centred approach that gives people space to tell their story and build on their own strengths. This helps when decisions feel overwhelming or when someone needs steady, supportive listening alongside practical ideas.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest whether CBT, a person centred focus, or a mix suits the situation. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make counselling flexible. Video calls are close to face-to-face and good for in-depth work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use audio or video. These options let people fit sessions around work, care duties and other commitments.