- Person-centred therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-focused support
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Liz" Pentz is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, and also supports those dealing with trauma, abuse and self-esteem struggles.
Liz uses a person-centred approach that treats each situation as individual. She listens without judgement and helps people reflect on what matters to them. Sessions are 45 minutes long and usually spread over weeks, or arranged to suit the person.
Alongside person-centred work, Liz draws on mindfulness and relaxation techniques. These tools are offered when they suit a person's needs, for example to manage anxiety or improve sleep. She also uses trauma-focused ideas when someone brings trauma or abuse to sessions.
Liz has worked a great deal with bereavement and loss, including complicated grief that mixes many different emotions. She has specific training in supporting people who have experienced sexual and domestic abuse, and she helps clients develop practical coping strategies for difficult times.
Her style focuses on helping people build internal resources and stronger self-worth rather than giving direct advice. That approach is useful for people adjusting to life changes such as new jobs, moving away from home, relationship shifts, or challenges linked to ADHD and chronic health issues.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Liz is a Registered Member of the BACP and works with English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Person-centred therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client to explore thoughts and feelings. Online sessions can use this approach to work through issues such as low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns by allowing conversations to be paced and reflected on.Mindfulness therapy offers simple breathing and relaxation practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. Delivered online, these techniques can be taught in short exercises and practised between sessions to help with anxiety and daily coping.
Trauma-focused work concentrates on understanding and safely managing memories and reactions linked to past harm. When that approach is appropriate, sessions aim to build stability and practical coping strategies before addressing difficult memories.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a person's goals and preferences and recommend what to try first. People can review progress and adjust methods as they go.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins or exercises that slot into a busy week, and let people practise mindfulness between meetings without needing to travel.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and related concerns such as self-esteem, addiction and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling, where she listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions. Mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas are used when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with issues including bereavement, trauma, abuse and low self-worth.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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