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Elizabeth Shaw, BACP

Elizabeth Shaw is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression.

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Shaw is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She works with respect and sensitivity and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what matters to them. She has ten years of professional experience and holds BACP registration.

That background informs how she shapes sessions and listens for what each person needs.

Background and approach

Elizabeth pays attention to cultural and identity factors and will adapt conversations to suit individual experiences. Her style is conversational and person-focused. Sessions centre on the client’s priorities and feelings, not on jargon or quick fixes.

She helps clients make sense of past hurts, understand relationship patterns, and build more self-compassion over time. Elizabeth uses approaches drawn from Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to guide the work. She will tailor the pace and techniques to what the client finds most helpful, whether that means exploring early experiences or focusing on present challenges.

Practical steps are part of the process. She works with issues such as attachment, guilt and shame, life purpose, sexuality and women’s concerns in everyday language. The aim is to help people find clearer direction and greater emotional steadiness as they move forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	158067	October 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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Ways of working Elizabeth names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this approach are often about being heard, clarifying priorities and building confidence to make changes. It suits people who want a supportive space to talk things through.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape present feelings and patterns. In online work this can mean reflecting on recurring relationship dynamics and early attachments to uncover what influences current reactions. It can help with repeating patterns in relationships and persistent feelings such as guilt or shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. She will discuss goals, try ways of working, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls are close to face-to-face and good for deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, in-the-moment reflection, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to maintain regular sessions around life commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Elizabeth focus on?

She supports people with LGBT matters, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She also works on related areas such as attachment, guilt and shame, sexuality and women’s issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and client-centred. She listens closely and adapts sessions to the client’s needs while keeping language clear and practical.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located in the United Kingdom.

What 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 starting set up?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on availability.