Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who are tired, anxious, grieving, confused about their sexuality, or struggling with everyday stresses and habits. She introduces herself simply and plainly, offering a calm, non-judgemental space where the client is central. Elizabeth says she listens, reflects, and gently guides rather than telling people what to do.

Elizabeth is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She has six years of formal experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around identity and sexuality.

Her style is largely humanistic and client-centred, which means she focuses on the person in the room and their own goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques when it helps to shift thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions aim to be practical, honest and respectful, with the client deciding how deeply to go.

Elizabeth describes bringing life experience and straightforwardness to her work. She says little will shock her and she will treat people with respect. Her approach suits people who want a down-to-earth counsellor who listens, reflects, and helps them find their own solutions.

To begin, clients choose how much change or acceptance they want to work towards. Elizabeth supports people to clarify what matters, try manageable steps, and review progress together.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and goals, offering a respectful, listening-based way to work through issues like low self-esteem, relationship questions, grief and identity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and habits interact and uses simple steps to test and change unhelpful patterns such as anxious thinking or avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s needs and aims. Sessions can blend listening, reflective conversation and practical exercises so the plan can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins between longer sessions or to keep up regular appointments when life is busy. Confirm the exact session formats available with the therapist before booking so you know what will be offered.