Elizabeth Pickford , BACP

Elizabeth Pickford is a fully qualified counsellor and restorative mediator who works with people facing anxiety, trauma and attachment difficulties, shame, childhood sexual abuse, substance misuse, bereavement, relationship challenges and adoption-related issues. She also brings extensive experience working with children and families and supports clients experiencing stress, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, career pressures, mood disorders and coping with major life changes.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centred approach that prioritises empathy, respect and collaboration. Elizabeth aims to create a safe, supportive and personal space where individuals can explore thoughts, feelings and beliefs at their own pace. She emphasises authenticity, integrity and connectedness when building a therapeutic relationship to encourage insight, resilience and meaningful change.

Elizabeth holds BACP - this stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and applies evidence-informed methods such as attachment-focused and emotionally focused work alongside trauma-informed techniques. She works with adults on issues including depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship struggles, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs while supporting their journey toward clearer self-understanding and more effective coping.

Therapeutic Approaches Suited to Online Support

Elizabeth Pickford draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape patterns of connection and trust in adult life; this approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment wounds and repeating relational cycles. She uses client-centred therapy to place the person at the heart of the process - providing empathic listening and non-judgemental support so clients can find their own solutions and build self-understanding. Elizabeth also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) elements to help people identify and process core emotions, improve emotional expression and strengthen close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts her style over time as understanding deepens and priorities change.

Online therapy with Elizabeth Pickford is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time and allow people to receive support from a setting that feels comfortable to them.