- Client-Centred listening
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-informed approach
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth McKenzie is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and anger. She also supports people facing grief, addiction, parenting stress, career concerns, and a range of life changes.
She keeps sessions practical and straightforward. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She uses client-centred listening alongside methods that look at thoughts, past patterns, and clear steps for moving forward.
Her background includes work in the charity sector with people affected by domestic and sexual violence. That experience shaped how she listens and responds to difficult material. She pays attention to how people describe their experiences and what they need from each session.
Elizabeth combines approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic ideas, Solution-Focused tools and Trauma-Focused techniques. She explains these in plain terms, then works with each person to choose what fits best. Sessions aim to make strong feelings easier to talk about and manage.
Practical goals are part of the work. People who come to her often want clearer boundaries, healthier communication, fewer outbursts, or help coping after loss or abuse. She asks simple questions and sets small, realistic steps between sessions.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and understanding. In practice this means sessions begin with the counsellor reflecting what the person says, helping them feel heard and clarifying priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits for managing anger, anxiety or mood problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of past harm and uses stabilising techniques and gradual processing to reduce overwhelming reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will talk through these options and agree a plan based on the person's goals, their current needs, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative choice can change as therapy progresses.
Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and reduce travel time. Some formats suit short check-ins or less screen time, while others allow longer, deeper conversations. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework so they work across different ways of meeting.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, anger and related concerns such as grief, addiction and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on current problems and steps forward. The work combines listening with hands-on techniques to change thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor, including roles in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
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.