Elizabeth McKenzie, BACP

Elizabeth McKenzie is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports those struggling with grief, addictions, parenting pressures, sleep and eating problems, and life changes such as separation or career shifts. Elizabeth aims to make the first contact straightforward and non-threatening so people can begin talking sooner.

She works in a way that puts the person at the centre. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on building a trusting, respectful connection. That relationship becomes the place to talk through painful memories, current worries, or patterns that feel stuck.

Elizabeth uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She draws on client-centred ideas to follow what clients bring, cognitive behavioural tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and trauma-informed methods when past harm is a focus. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at long-standing patterns and solution-focused techniques for practical, short-term goals.

Her experience includes three years of practice and work in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence. That background informs her attention to listening and making space for difficult stories. Elizabeth holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP.

Sessions are offered in English and are available online through video, phone, live chat or text messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions once a suitable arrangement is found.

How therapy approaches fit with online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings to each session. It helps people who want a space to be heard and to understand their own feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is goal-oriented and looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and changing unhelpful habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on working with the effects of past harm and offers ways to process difficult experiences while building coping skills.

Finding the right way to work is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions may blend approaches so the work stays practical and relevant rather than fitting one fixed model.

Online therapy can be a flexible way to access this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break or busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit people who want shorter check-ins or prefer writing to speaking. These options help make regular therapy more manageable around everyday life.