Liz Elshaw, BACP

Liz Elshaw is a UK-based counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, depression and challenges linked to ADHD and autism. She offers a calm space where thoughts and everyday habits can be talked through without judgement. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she aims to make starting therapy a little easier for people who want change.

She has six years of professional therapeutic experience and works from a person-focused perspective. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual - practical ways to change unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and cope with loss or difficult life changes. Conversations look at thoughts, routines and small choices that add up over time.

Her style is warm and accepting, and she encourages open, honest conversation. She helps clients name what is getting in the way and then chooses techniques suited to the person’s needs. That may include gentle exploration of attachment patterns, learning new ways to manage anxious thoughts, or using behaviour-focused steps to break unhelpful cycles.

She draws on a range of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred work. These methods are used to support practical change and greater emotional balance. The aim is to help people feel clearer about their goals and take manageable steps towards them.

Sessions are conducted in English and based in the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit with personal commitments.

Therapeutic approaches for online conversations

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without fighting them and then focus on values-based actions. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and low motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression and day-to-day habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and can support work on relationship strain and emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively so sessions match the person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking to ensure they fit into daily life. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare and travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands and the chance to practise applying techniques in everyday settings. Registered or accredited professionals can help pick the best approach and practical setup during the initial meeting.