- CBT techniques
- Person-centred work
- Carer experience
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth (Liz) Cook is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years' experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Liz also helps people facing addiction, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and those coping with life changes such as illness or caregiving responsibilities.
She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, often combining these ways of working. In the first session she gives time to hear what has brought someone to counselling and what they hope to achieve. From there she explains how she might work with those goals and what practical steps could help.
Her background includes 22 years in social care before qualifying as a counsellor, which informs her understanding of chronic illness, disability and the strains placed on carers and families. Liz draws on that experience when supporting people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or exhausted by long-term caring roles.
Typical sessions involve talking through patterns of thought and behaviour, and trying out different ways to respond to difficult feelings. She uses CBT techniques to look at thinking styles and routines, and person-centred listening to help people find their own solutions. The emphasis is on straightforward, practical work rather than abstract theory.
People who come to her often want help managing daily stress, reducing reactivity in relationships, or working through loss and major life shifts. If someone wants to explore courses of action or understand their reactions better, Liz offers a clear, step-by-step way to do that.
How CBT and person-centred work translate to online sessions
Elizabeth uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and change routine behaviours that keep problems going. CBT often involves setting small, practical tasks to try between meetings, and it can help with anxiety, low mood, anger and sleep or eating difficulties.She also uses person-centred counselling, which means listening carefully to what matters to the client and helping them find their own answers. That approach focuses on straightforward dialogue and reflecting back what someone is saying, so they can see options more clearly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they decide whether to emphasise CBT techniques, person-centred talking, or a mix. This collaborative process helps tailor the sessions to what the client wants to achieve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring duties or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Different formats also suit different needs - for example a shorter phone check-in can fit a work break, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for more in-depth work.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger and related issues such as relationship strain, addiction and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines person-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). That means she listens first, then uses practical CBT tools to look at thoughts and routines.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of experience as a counsellor and previously worked for 22 years in social care supporting people with disabilities and their families.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 then schedule a first session.