- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gichuki is a BACP counsellor with six years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and trauma, among other concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Swahili and she works with both local and international clients.
Elizabeth uses an integrative approach that brings together person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. She often talks with clients about early experiences and attachment patterns when those memories relate to current problems. This can help people see how past relationships shape feelings and reactions today.
Her work includes supporting people after physical, sexual or emotional abuse and helping those who have left controlling or narcissistic relationships. Elizabeth also helps people with low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, sleep problems and career or parenting stresses. She addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and body image in straightforward conversations.
In sessions Elizabeth uses narrative tools to help people tell their story differently. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to support values-based action when anxiety or avoidance get in the way. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps alongside exploring feelings and relationship patterns.
People who choose to work with her can expect a mix of talking, reflective questions and occasional creative tasks. She describes therapy as a relational process that aims to increase understanding of self and others and to help people take manageable steps toward change.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Elizabeth often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. This approach can help when anxiety or avoidance limits everyday life. She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas, which look at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses; this is useful for relationship and intimacy concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will talk through different ways of working, try things out, and check with the client which methods feel most helpful. Decisions about focus and technique are adjusted together based on goals and preferences.
Her profile records experience with both face to face and online work, but it does not list specific online formats here. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can use these practical benefits to help sessions fit into a client's routine while keeping the work collaborative and goal-focused.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, anger, low self-esteem and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her style of therapy?
She practises an integrative relational approach, using person-centred and psychodynamic ideas alongside narrative and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults and young people in face to face and online settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Her biography notes both face to face and online work, so check the booking options to confirm current session formats before scheduling.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.