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Elaine Macgregor, BACP

Elaine Macgregor is a counsellor who works from an integrative approach and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Elaine

Elaine Macgregor is a counsellor who works from an integrative approach and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on a range of methods and adapts them to what each person needs. Elaine speaks English and Portuguese and sees adults aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She offers a calm space to talk through worries about anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and stress.

Background and approach

Sessions also cover relationship concerns, intimacy issues and the effects of trauma and abuse. Elaine pays particular attention to how attachment and past patterns shape present relationships. She helps people spot recurring dynamics and make different choices about connection and commitment.

Work can include looking at blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency and separation concerns. Personal growth is another focus. Elaine supports clients who want to rediscover or create a truer sense of self.

This can mean working on self-esteem, boundaries, coping with life changes and building a more wholehearted life. She uses a mix of practical exercises and reflective conversation. Sessions can include mindfulness, values-based work, cognitive tools and an emphasis on understanding how relationships affect feelings and behaviour.

Elaine receives ongoing supervision and keeps up professional development as part of her practice.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395390	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Elaine commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches, and she uses a person-centred way of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. This approach helps people understand and change repeating dynamics in relationships, including communication and trust issues. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering empathy and non-judgemental listening so clients can find their own solutions and build self-awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will discuss options with each person and tailor sessions to needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try first and check in as therapy progresses, adjusting methods where useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and build rapport; phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

Elaine works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, family problems and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining practical tools with reflective conversation. She aims to adapt methods to each person's needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

Elaine has four years of professional experience as a counsellor and continues with supervision and professional development to support her practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.