Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who are anxious, grieving, worried about relationships, or facing big life changes. She works in a calm, non-judgemental way and listens closely before offering gentle guidance. Elizabeth aims to support people who are questioning their sexuality, struggling with addiction, or living with Autism and related challenges. She is a clear communicator who values honesty and respect.

Elizabeth is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She draws mainly on a humanistic, person-centred style that puts the client at the centre of sessions. When useful, she also brings in techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to help with practical coping and changing unhelpful thinking.

Her experience includes supporting people through trauma, domestic abuse, bullying, bereavement, and emotional difficulties such as low self-esteem, anger, and depression. Elizabeth also works with people dealing with career stress, caregiving strain, and issues around body image and control. She describes herself as straightforward and accepts people as they are while helping them move towards the life they want.

Clients can expect a down-to-earth approach from someone with life experience and six years of professional practice. Sessions focus on listening, understanding patterns, and trying small changes that make daily life easier. Elizabeth encourages collaboration so people feel involved in the pace and direction of their work together.

If you are looking for a therapist who will hear you without judgement and help you find practical ways forward, Elizabeth offers a respectful and steady presence to support that process.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-centred therapy puts the person and their experience first. It involves the counsellor listening closely, reflecting what is said and helping the client find their own solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and questions about identity.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions include simple exercises and practical strategies to manage worry, change unhelpful thinking, and build coping skills for everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods as you go. She aims to collaborate on goals and pace so the plan fits your needs and preferences.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people stay consistent with therapy while juggling work, caregiving or other commitments.