- Integrative approach
- Works in English
- BACP member
About Elaine
Elaine Macgregor is a counsellor with four years' experience who blends different therapeutic approaches to meet each person's needs. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and bases her work on that ethical framework. Elaine offers sessions in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.
She focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps people facing loss, relationship difficulties, grief and life changes. Issues linked to codependency, attachment and abandonment are part of her practice too.
In sessions she pays attention to relationship patterns and how they affect feelings and choices. Elaine uses that understanding to help people build self-awareness and set different boundaries or behaviours. Conversations aim to be straightforward and practical so small changes can feel possible.
Her background includes integrative practice, which means she mixes approaches to suit individual goals. She draws on therapies that include acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive work and person-centred listening. Elaine also offers clinical supervision and teaches counselling skills.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through concerns at their own pace. She is flexible about short or longer-term work and continues professional development through supervision. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule sessions.
Therapeutic approaches available for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then taking actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress and making decisions that matter.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and reactions. It is useful for understanding codependency, abandonment fears and repeating harmful patterns in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy moves forward.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by cutting out travel time and allowing sessions between other commitments. If you need a quieter check-in, or a shorter conversation when time is tight, confirm the available session options before booking. The therapist offers flexible work and will guide you on what formats are currently offered.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as relationship problems, trauma, self-esteem and codependency concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She works in an integrative, person-centred way, combining practical cognitive work with acceptance and attention to attachment and meaning.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years' experience as a counsellor and also works as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, the practice accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.