Elizabeth Shaw, BACP

Elizabeth Shaw helps people facing LGBT concerns, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports clients with attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, multicultural concerns, sexuality and women’s issues. Elizabeth introduces herself in a calm, respectful way and focuses on practical conversation tailored to each person.

She uses a person-centred style that puts the client’s experience first. Sessions are driven by what the client wants to talk about, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help make sense of feelings. Elizabeth also brings psychodynamic ideas into the work to look at patterns that repeat over time and where they might come from.

Her practice is collaborative. She and the client agree goals and adjust the pace as needed. That can mean short-term problem-focused work or longer conversations to better understand deep-rooted patterns.

Elizabeth has worked in the United Kingdom for 10 years and holds BACP accreditation. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space and will shape discussion and the plan around each person’s needs.

Taking the first step is often difficult. Elizabeth focuses on practical next steps, simple strategies and steady support so people can build confidence and move toward a more satisfying life.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience in the here and now. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions; this can help with self-esteem, relationship worries and exploring sexuality.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and repeated patterns shape current feelings and behaviour. It can be useful for understanding long-standing reactions tied to attachment, guilt and shame, and for people wanting deeper personal insight.

Deciding which approach to try is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will choose or combine approaches that fit the client’s situation. That collaborative decision is revisited as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone can be lower bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different routines and needs.