- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Elaine
Elaine McQueen is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief and loss, depression, anger and related concerns. Elaine offers straightforward support for people who want clearer ways to handle strong feelings and difficult situations.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and finding steps that make sense in everyday life. Elaine listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding to triggers and conflicts.
She adapts conversation and planning to each person's circumstances. That can mean short-term work to manage a crisis, or longer support to change long-standing habits. Elaine also helps with parenting stress, workplace frustration, identity questions, and the impact of past trauma.
Over a decade of work in the UK has given her experience with a wide range of issues, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction and sexual assault recovery. She aims to make sessions clear and actionable so clients leave with practical ideas to use between meetings.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session. Elaine uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location. Sessions are offered in English.
Practical approaches and remote sessions
Elaine works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes. One common approach is cognitive-style work that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests them in day-to-day life; this is useful for anxiety, anger and low mood. Another approach draws on behavioural strategies - small experiments and habit changes that reduce reactivity and build different routines; this can help with addictions, stress and relationship patterns.Deciding which method fits best is part of the work. Elaine will discuss your goals and preferences, and together you will try approaches that match what you want to change. The plan can be adjusted as you spot what helps in real situations.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If video is difficult, some people find a phone or other non-video option works better for focused conversations or quick progress checks.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, anger and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on present concerns and steps people can try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life issues in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.