- Compassionate listening
- Practical steps
- Trauma aware
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth McKenzie is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, codependency and other difficult life experiences. She aims to make the first contact straightforward and gentle. Her approach keeps the person's needs at the centre and focuses on building a trusting working relationship.
She offers a calm space to talk through feelings that might feel too big to handle alone. The work begins with listening and understanding what matters most to the person. From there she helps people notice patterns and identify small, practical changes they can try between sessions.
Elizabeth draws on a mix of practical talking therapies to suit different needs. She uses Client‑Centred ideas to follow what the person brings, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address thoughts and behaviours, and Trauma‑Focused methods when past harm is central to the problem. She also uses psychodynamic and solution‑focused ideas where they fit the work.
Her background includes three years of experience and work in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence. That experience shapes how she listens and responds, especially when someone has felt unheard before.
Elizabeth is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and person. Online work with this approach means sessions start by following what the person brings and giving them space to be heard. It is useful for people seeking acceptance and to feel understood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. Online CBT often uses structured conversation and short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.
Trauma‑Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of past harm and on stabilising current safety and coping. In an online setting this can include paced work on symptoms, grounding techniques and gradual processing when the person is ready.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the person and therapist decide together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as work proceeds.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online therapy helps them fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities or travel, and it can make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, codependency, addictions, grief and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person‑centred, with a focus on listening first and tailoring practical work to the individual.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience, including work in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on 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.