- ACT and CBT
- Trauma and grief
- Addictions and recovery
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hughes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem and career worries. Elizabeth also works with people facing ADHD, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and life transitions common in early adulthood.
She uses a mix of practical talking approaches and reflective therapy to help people make sense of what they are feeling. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify patterns that cause distress. Elizabeth helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviour, then try different ways of responding that fit better with their values and goals.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Client-Centred and Psychodynamic ideas. That means some weeks focus on learning skills, and other weeks look at personal history and relationships to understand how problems started and stay in place.
Elizabeth pays attention to the impact of trauma, loss and abuse on motivation and self-worth. She supports people working through grief, recovery from addiction, and the strain of caring roles or chronic illness. Practical steps and emotional processing are offered side by side.
Sessions are intended to help people increase self-awareness, rebuild confidence and develop ways to cope with setbacks. She works with adults navigating early career, relationship and identity pressures, helping them find clearer direction and steadier routines.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, so they can take small steps towards what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a supportive, non-directive conversation where the therapist listens and reflects so the client can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together. Some people benefit from skill-focused sessions to manage immediate symptoms, while others choose to spend longer looking at relationship patterns and past experiences. The plan can change as needs change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work or busy days. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and avoids travel time so therapy fits into everyday life more easily. Registered or accredited professionals like Elizabeth aim to match method and schedule to each person's situation.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career challenges and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style balances practical skill-building with reflective discussion. Some sessions focus on coping skills and thought patterns, while others look at personal history and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma, addiction and mood problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which online or in-person options are provided.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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