- Person-centred approach
- CBT skills
- Grief and abuse support
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brereton is a counsellor registered with 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 professional experience and works with people facing anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, and questions of sexual identity and behaviour.
She listens without judgement and tries not to tell people what to do. Instead she guides conversations and helps clients notice options. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, their feelings and how those affect day-to-day life.
Her main style is Humanistic person-centred counselling, which puts the client’s perspective at the centre of sessions. Elizabeth also uses skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when a practical plan or coping strategies are helpful. She will discuss different ways of working and agree what fits the client’s goals.
Elizabeth has experience supporting people through abuse of many kinds, bereavement, bullying, and issues such as problematic sexual behaviour and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. She also works with concerns like depression, addictions, anger and difficulty coping with life changes.
She draws on life experience and a straightforward, non-judgemental manner to help people consider change or acceptance. Conversations in sessions are kept to agreed boundaries and Elizabeth aims to treat each person with respect.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. That process helps both sides decide how to proceed and what to focus on next.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective, with the counsellor reflecting and listening so the person can find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs a space to talk things through and make sense of feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses practical techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. It often helps with anxiety, low mood and stress by giving short-term coping tools and step-by-step exercises.
Finding the best way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust as needed. That collaborative decision-making helps match techniques to what the person hopes to achieve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people who live outside the UK can contact a registered or accredited professional and arrange how to work together in a way that fits their daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, questions about sexuality, addictions, depression and related concerns such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Her primary style is Humanistic person-centred counselling, listening to the client's perspective and guiding the conversation. She can add practical CBT techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience supporting people with a variety of concerns including grief, abuse and anxiety.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
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 try a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.