Elaine McQueen, BACP

Elaine McQueen is a counsellor with 10 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with addictions, grief, depression and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem. Elaine works in plain language and aims to make the first steps of therapy feel manageable for people who are unsure where to begin.

She holds BACP registration, which means she follows the professional standards set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Elaine listens with sensitivity and respect, and adapts how she talks and plans sessions to match each person's needs. That may mean focusing on practical coping skills one week and looking at patterns in relationships another week.

Her practice covers a range of life struggles including parenting strain, career stress, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and ADHD-related concerns. Additional areas she commonly addresses include jealousy, attachment and abandonment worries, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse. Sessions are aimed at helping people find clearer ways to move forward.

Elaine describes therapy as a collaborative process. She works with people to set realistic goals and to try approaches that suit their situation. Progress is often gradual, and she encourages small, steady steps that fit into everyday life.

To begin, people are invited to use the site's continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows according to the therapist's availability and the subscription terms.

How Elaine’s approaches translate to online work

Elaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, presented in everyday language. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies - simple tools to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or steady mood day to day. These techniques are useful for stress, addictions and immediate coping needs.

Another common strand emphasises looking at relationship patterns and attachment. This helps people understand recurring jealousy, commitment worries or difficulties trusting others, and to try different ways of connecting and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try first, check what is helping, and change the plan as needed. The process is shaped by the client's goals, life context and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit around work, childcare, or travel. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or join from a quieter place. Talk with Elaine about what will work best for scheduling and the kind of session you prefer.