- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Narrative approaches
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gichuki is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, ADHD and bereavement. Elizabeth also has experience supporting people affected by physical, sexual and emotional abuse and those recovering from difficult relationship dynamics.
Her approach is integrative and relational. She draws on person-centred ideas and psychodynamic thinking to look at how early experiences influence current feelings and patterns. Sessions often include reflective conversation about how past events affect present choices and relationships.
Elizabeth uses a range of methods depending on what a person needs. That can include narrative techniques to reframe stories people tell about themselves. It can also include attachment-based thinking to look at patterns in close relationships and how they developed.
She invites practical, down-to-earth conversations about what is making life hard now. That can mean working on emotional regulation, managing anger and stress, or talking through intimacy and sexual identity concerns. Elizabeth aims to help people build clearer self-understanding and more manageable day-to-day coping.
Sessions are carried out in English and Swahili, and she accepts international clients. To begin, people follow the platform’s matching process and schedule a first appointment through the online booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling uncertain about life direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it can help with relationship difficulties and intimacy-related worries. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and uses listening and reflection to help someone make sense of their feelings and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss different ways of working and decide together what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting methods as sessions progress rather than committing to one single approach from the start.
The source biography indicates experience delivering both face-to-face and online therapy, but does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins during a lunch break or between classes. Some approaches, such as narrative work or ACT exercises, adapt well to remote conversation and written reflections, while attachment-focused discussion can be carried out effectively through video sessions. Registered or accredited professionals on the platform can help find a rhythm that suits daily life and commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, ADHD and bereavement, among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is integrative and relational, combining person-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection to look at patterns and past influences.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of practice working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How do sessions work and what formats are available?
The original biography lists online and face-to-face experience but does not specify current session formats here; confirm the exact session options before booking.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the platform's booking button.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.