- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Elaine
Elaine Macgregor is a counsellor and a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience in practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she can work with international clients.
Elaine uses an integrative approach, drawing on different methods to suit each person. She pays attention to patterns in relationships and to attachment responses. In practice this means she helps people notice recurring behaviours and try small changes to see what shifts in their lives.
Work often starts with where a person is now and what feels most pressing. Elaine offers a conversational style that helps people talk through losses, career stress, or recurring relationship arguments. She also supports people dealing with sleep, eating or parenting difficulties and with feelings of emptiness or low self-esteem.
Elaine names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred ways of working among her influences. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and existential themes when these fit a client's situation. That mix is used to focus on practical steps and on understanding personal values.
She is experienced as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor alongside her client work. Elaine keeps up continuous professional development and receives regular supervision. To begin, clients use the site matching process to choose online therapy options and arrange an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn small practical skills to act in line with those values despite difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, anger and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to try differently in day-to-day situations. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape responses now and helps people understand and adjust those patterns to have better relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will collaborate with each person to select methods that suit their goals, preferences and the problems they bring. That may mean starting with one way of working and introducing other ideas as the work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. They also allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight and for choices about whether to use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals, including the therapist you choose, will help plan sessions that match your practical needs and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships and anger among other concerns such as sleep and eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Elaine uses an integrative, conversational style that adapts methods to the person’s needs and focuses on noticing patterns and making practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom and also acts as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.