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Elizabeth Housden, BACP

Elizabeth Housden is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Housden is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She offers a calm, warm and non-judgemental presence to help people feel heard and understood. Elizabeth works in a straightforward way so conversations can be clear and manageable.

She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different evidence-based techniques to match each person’s needs. Sessions move at a pace that suits the individual and focus on practical steps as well as understanding feelings.

Background and approach

Elizabeth aims to help people build clarity, resilience and workable coping strategies. Her background spans work in schools, specialist services and community settings. That range of experience has informed how she responds to problems such as addiction, self-harm and panic attacks as well as longer-term issues like attachment difficulties and personality-related struggles.

Elizabeth is BACP registered, and she combines professional training with personal lived experience of overcoming challenges. That combination shapes a direct but compassionate style that values honesty and practical progress. People who come to Elizabeth often want help with things like abandonment, blended family stress, guilt and shame, or finding life purpose.

She also supports those affected by domestic violence, drug and alcohol difficulties, and post-traumatic stress, helping them to find safer ways to cope and move forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	70405	July 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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How evidence-based approaches work online

Elizabeth uses an integrative method that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach she uses focuses on understanding how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, helping people manage anxiety, panic and low mood by learning practical coping skills. Another frequently used approach looks at past relationships and attachment patterns to make sense of repeating difficulties, which can help with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles and relationship-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adjust methods as progress is made, and check in about goals and preferences as therapy continues.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper connection, while phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can suit those who prefer shorter, written interactions or need more flexible timings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What issues can Elizabeth help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include addiction, panic attacks, attachment issues and post-traumatic stress.

What is Elizabeth's therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, direct and non-judgemental. She uses an integrative approach and adapts techniques to suit each person's needs and pace.

How long has she been practising?

She has around 12 years of counselling experience and many more years working in mental health settings. That background includes schools and specialist community services.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet online.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.