Counsellor profile
Elizabeth Duffy, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and addictions
See online counselling options- CBT
- Client-centred
- Mindfulness
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Duffy is a counsellor and a member of NCPS with 17 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports people with depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief.
She works in a direct, person-focused way. Sessions are used to talk through current problems and to build practical steps for coping. She uses talking methods that help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thinking, and work through intense emotions.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix is used to help people understand their feelings, test different ways of thinking, and try new ways of relating to others.
Elizabeth has worked with a wide range of concerns besides the core points above. These include eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, bipolar issues, compassion fatigue, and work or career stress. She also lists autism and Asperger syndrome, first responder issues, HIV/AIDS related matters, and obsessive-compulsive difficulties among areas she can address.
Practical matters are part of the work. Sessions look at coping strategies, small behavioural changes, and ways to reduce day-to-day distress. People are encouraged to set short-term goals and review progress together.
How Elizabeth works online with therapeutic approaches
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with low self-esteem, relationship concerns and general emotional distress.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, insomnia and some compulsive behaviours.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift strong emotional patterns in relationships and in themselves. It can be useful when feelings keep repeating and cause conflict or personal distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what matters to the client and try methods that suit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to an online setting so progress can continue between sessions.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger as core issues. Other areas include depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, and sleep or eating problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. The methods are applied to help people change unhelpful thinking and handle strong emotions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold?
She is a member of NCPS, as stated in her profile.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, according to the profile information.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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