Liz Elshaw , BACP

Liz Elshaw helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and the practical impacts of ADHD. She supports those coping with grief, parenting strain, relationship troubles and challenges like addiction or chronic illness. Liz is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of therapeutic practice to her work.

She keeps sessions straightforward and calm. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that make life easier. Clients can expect a warm, non-judgemental space to talk about thoughts, feelings and everyday pressures.

Liz draws on several well known approaches to shape sessions. She uses plain language to explain ideas from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques. Work may include noticing patterns, practicing new responses and developing personally meaningful goals.

Her background includes experience supporting people with autism and attention difference concerns. This experience is used to adapt the pace and style of sessions so they fit each person’s needs. Liz aims to help clients build clearer routines and more useful ways of coping.

The emphasis is on simple, practical change rather than labels. Early sessions focus on what matters most now and on realistic next steps. Over time people often report more steadiness, clearer choices and improved day to day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions look like

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and when making life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns in thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and then testing new ways of responding. This approach is commonly used for worry, low mood and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together try methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative, with choices adjusted as needs change so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging provide ongoing written contact and can be used for quick updates or reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while using approaches like ACT and CBT in accessible ways.