Elizabeth McKenzie , BACP

Elizabeth McKenzie understands how daunting it can be to reach out for support and aims to make that first step as straightforward and welcoming as possible. She centres the work on the individual's needs, helping clients gently explore experiences and emotions that may feel overwhelming to face alone. By building an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship she encourages honest sharing and supports clients in developing greater self-acceptance, which can create room for change and a life that feels more aligned with personal values.

Elizabeth draws on her experience in the charity sector, where she worked with people affected by domestic and sexual violence, and this background informs her commitment to listening carefully and ensuring clients feel heard. She believes that when people are genuinely understood they are better able to manage difficult circumstances and take steps toward the changes they want. Elizabeth is a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she aims to empower clients in the way that best suits them, offering space for people to be themselves and to work toward increased well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work and Healing

Elizabeth commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy, a collaborative approach that focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship so clients can explore feelings at their own pace; it is useful for building self-acceptance and navigating life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - a practical approach often applied to anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns. Given her experience with survivors of abuse, Trauma-Focused Therapy features in her practice to address the specific impacts of traumatic experiences and support recovery in a paced, sensitive way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Elizabeth works with clients to determine what fits best. She treats the selection of methods as a collaborative process, considering each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapting the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking support - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access help from different locations. These options increase flexibility and make it possible for people to engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and workable for them.