Counsellor profile
Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and grief
See online counselling options- Person centred
- CBT methods
- Trauma work
About Elizabeth
Counsellor Elizabeth Brereton is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has six years' experience and works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and issues linked to sexuality and identity.
Elizabeth uses a person-centred style. She listens without judgement and treats the client as the central figure in each session. She aims to offer straightforward, honest support and to help people work out what they want next rather than telling them what to do.
When useful, she draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, using practical techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also works with trauma-focused methods where past harm needs to be addressed. Sessions can include talking, practical exercises or structured coping strategies, depending on what a person prefers.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns. Alongside stress, anxiety and depression she helps people with grief, addiction issues such as sex or porn addiction, anger, career-related stress, ADHD and challenges linked to autism and attachment. She also supports people dealing with domestic violence, family of origin problems, divorce and bereavement.
Elizabeth describes herself as open minded and direct. She says nothing will easily faze her and that she responds respectfully to each person's story. People in the United Kingdom and international clients are able to work with her; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Elizabeth combines a person-centred way of working with cognitive behavioural techniques. Person-centred work focuses on listening and on the client’s own priorities, helping people clarify what they want to change or accept. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviours and offers practical exercises to try different responses to anxiety, low mood or stress.She can also apply trauma-focused methods when past harm needs direct attention, using structured steps to reduce distress linked to that history. Choosing which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree a way forward together rather than imposing one method.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into day-to-day life, for example by avoiding travel, enabling shorter check-ins during a busy day or allowing sessions where video is not required. Registered or accredited professionals can offer effective help remotely when the approach and practical arrangements suit the person’s circumstances.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and depression, and also addresses addictions, self-esteem and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her main approach is person centred, meaning the client is central in sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused work when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling practice experience.
Which professional bodies is she with and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the NCPS, and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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