- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
- Client-centred focus
About Elaine
Elaine Macgregor is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and loss, and helps people who are navigating life changes and personal challenges.
Elaine uses an integrative approach, which means she draws from several counselling methods to fit what a person needs. She often explores attachment patterns and relationship dynamics to help people understand how past experiences affect current connections. Conversation is practical and focused on recognising patterns and trying different ways to respond.
Sessions can involve looking at thoughts and behaviours, noticing what matters most to the client, and practising small changes between meetings. Elaine also supports work on self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, grief, and coping with caregiver stress. She describes this as helping people rediscover or create a stronger sense of self.
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follows its ethical framework. Elaine offers short- or long-term counselling to adults aged 18 and over and continues clinical supervision and professional development as part of her practice.
Elaine speaks English and Portuguese and is experienced working with a range of personal and relational concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, codependency and blended family matters. Practical steps in sessions focus on clearer understanding, new ways of relating, and steady progress towards the client’s goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape how people connect now. It helps people recognise relational responses and try different ways of relating in current partnerships or friendships.
Elaine combines these approaches with a client-centred stance, so planning the way forward is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which methods feel most useful and adjust the approach as sessions progress.
If you are considering online counselling, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. The practical advantage of online sessions is that they can fit around work or family commitments and reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only options when needed, which can make it easier to keep appointments and maintain consistency.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus related areas such as self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues, grief and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises an integrative, client-centred style drawing on approaches such as ACT, CBT and attachment work to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working as a counsellor and also works as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check time differences when scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.