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Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton offers calm, non-judgemental support to people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, stress or big life changes.

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Brereton offers calm, non-judgemental support to people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, stress or big life changes. She listens closely and helps clients work out what they want to change or accept. Elizabeth keeps conversations straightforward and practical so people can take small steps forward.

Elizabeth is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

Background and approach

She has six years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and draws on that background when working with clients. Her style is mainly person-centred, which means the client sets the pace and the topics. Where helpful, she brings in cognitive behavioural ideas to explore thinking patterns and practical ways to manage distress.

Motivational interviewing techniques may be used to support people who want to change habits or addictive behaviours. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, sexuality and LGBT matters, ADHD, addiction and relationship fallout such as divorce and separation.

Elizabeth also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, body image, ageing issues and family of origin problems. Sessions aim to be respectful and straightforward. Elizabeth says she will not lecture or tell someone what to do; instead she offers a steady presence and gentle guidance.

The work focuses on helping people find clearer choices and practical next steps. Her approach is warm and direct, reflecting many years of life and professional experience. People who want an open, accepting space to talk through what matters to them may find her way of working a good fit.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	381021	May 2026
NCPS	NCS22-03269	August 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

Everything Elizabeth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Elizabeth names

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How online therapy and different approaches work together

Elizabeth uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening, acceptance and letting the client lead. This approach helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to them when life feels confusing or overwhelming.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours link to feelings. CBT offers simple tools to try between sessions, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Motivational interviewing is another practical method she may use to strengthen motivation and support change when someone wants to alter habits or addictive behaviours.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Elizabeth works collaboratively to agree what methods to try, tailoring the plan to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She checks in about progress and adapts the focus as things change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video works well for more in-depth conversations, phone calls can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady support.

Frequently asked

What issues does she help with?

Elizabeth works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus grief, self-esteem and addictions. She also addresses topics such as LGBT matters, ADHD, career strain and many family origin concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is mainly person-centred, meaning the client leads the conversation. She may also use cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing when they suit a person’s goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of counselling experience working with people in the United Kingdom on a wide range of issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

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). Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What should I do to begin?

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