Elizabeth McKenzie , BACP

Elizabeth McKenzie offers empathetic counselling focused on helping people navigate life when emotions and experiences feel overwhelming. She aims to make the first step toward support as straightforward and comfortable as possible, building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where clients can explore difficult feelings and events at their own pace. Her approach places the client at the centre of the work, encouraging self-acceptance as a foundation for meaningful change and greater alignment with personal values.

With three years of experience and a background in the charity sector supporting people affected by domestic and sexual violence, Elizabeth brings both professional training and lived-sector insight to her practice. That experience reinforced her belief that feeling genuinely heard is a key part of recovery and growth, and she prioritises attentive listening as a route to understanding and practical change. Elizabeth holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes membership in the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. Elizabeth seeks to empower clients to find coping strategies that fit their lives and to create space to be themselves as they move toward the changes they want.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elizabeth combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor support around each person's goals and experience. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the individual's perspective and offering empathic listening so clients can explore feelings and develop self-acceptance; it is helpful for issues like relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and helps clients develop strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns.

When trauma is part of someone's story, Elizabeth also draws on trauma-focused principles to ensure experiences are approached with care and attention to pacing. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Elizabeth works with clients to identify what feels most useful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from wherever the client is located within the United Kingdom.