Elizabeth Gichuki , BACP

Elizabeth Gichuki works from a relational, integrative approach that focuses on how relationships and early experiences shape current patterns. She draws on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand why they feel stuck and what they can do about it. Elizabeth uses straightforward, practical language and aims to make sessions feel approachable and grounded.

She has six years of clinical experience offering face-to-face and online counselling in the United Kingdom. Her practice supports people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, anger and low self-esteem. She also helps those living with ADHD and people recovering from physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

Elizabeth often helps people with relationship and intimacy concerns, including recovery from narcissistic relationships. She also works with issues around parenting, career stress, sleep difficulties and compassion fatigue. Her wider focus includes body image, codependency and blended family challenges.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. That can mean looking at past experiences and attachment patterns, practising acceptance and values-based steps, or using narrative work to reframe difficult stories. The aim is to build understanding and practical ways to move forward.

She offers counselling in English and Swahili and accepts international clients. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, which can suit different schedules and needs.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect you with a suitable schedule and session format.

How relational approaches adapt to online therapy

Elizabeth often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose small, values-based actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and when life changes feel overwhelming.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps people understand connection styles and build healthier ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaboratively choose techniques that fit the person's goals and preferences. That means adapting sessions as needs change so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility across formats: video calls for in-depth conversation, phone sessions when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging for shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving or different time zones and can reduce the need to travel while keeping continuity of care.