Elizabeth "Liz" Pentz , BACP

Elizabeth "Liz" Pentz is a qualified, person-centered therapeutic counsellor with a four-year background in supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and relationship challenges. She adopts an eclectic, client-led approach that recognises each person processes experiences in their own way and at their own pace. Drawing on person-centered principles, she focuses on helping clients build a resilient internal foundation, strengthen self-esteem, and discover practical coping strategies for living more happily and healthily.

Pentz has particular experience in bereavement support and understands the complex, often conflicting feelings that accompany losses of many kinds. She also has specialised training in supporting victims of sexual and domestic abuse and works with clients to process difficult events and develop healthier ways of coping. Her practice routinely addresses issues such as low self-worth, relationship problems, addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting and career concerns, and trauma-related symptoms.

As part of her toolbox, Pentz integrates mindfulness and relaxation techniques when they may benefit a client, offering tangible skills alongside reflective, empathic listening. Sessions are typically 45 minutes long and may run over a period of weeks or according to a client’s preference. She is a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which reflects adherence to professional standards and ongoing development in the field.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elizabeth "Liz" Pentz works from a person-centered perspective that places the client’s experience at the heart of the work - the therapist provides empathic listening and support to help individuals explore feelings, build self-awareness, and develop their own solutions rather than prescribing answers. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complementary tool that teaches simple awareness and relaxation practices to reduce rumination and help manage stress and anxiety. Trauma-focused therapy provides a space to gently address past traumatic events, process difficult emotions, and learn coping strategies tailored to the individual’s needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey and will be explored collaboratively - the therapist will work with the client to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to attend regular sessions, fit support around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.