Liz Elshaw, BACP

Liz Elshaw is a UK counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with motivation, parenting concerns, ADHD and addiction-related issues. Her approach is calm and non-judgemental, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward a more balanced life.

She draws on six years of professional therapeutic experience in the United Kingdom. Sessions focus on hearing what matters to the client and making practical next steps. Liz aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement.

Liz uses a range of approaches to suit different needs. She often works from client-centred principles to build trust and emotional safety. She also integrates cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

When relevant she brings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live more in line with their values. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas are used to look at relationship patterns and how these affect feelings and behaviour. Methods are chosen with the person in mind rather than applied the same way to everyone.

Conversations are straightforward and practical. Liz supports people to set small goals, try new ways of coping and review what helps over time. She encourages realistic steps so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

Approaches that suit remote counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current behaviour and can help with relationship stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Liz will discuss different methods and make choices together based on a person’s situation, goals and preferences. That means the plan can adapt as sessions progress rather than being fixed from the start.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people maintain continuity of support when life events make attending in person difficult. Registered or accredited professionals will work with you to find a way of meeting that fits your day-to-day life.