Elaine Macgregor , BACP

Elaine Macgregor is an integrative counsellor who combines several therapeutic methods to match each client's individual needs and goals. She creates a supportive, non-judgemental environment where people can explore the difficulties they are facing and work toward meaningful change. Elaine is committed to empowering clients to move past obstacles and to build the life they want.

She works with depression, anxiety, loss and life changes, and addresses a wide range of related concerns including stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and grief. Elaine pays particular attention to relational dynamics - helping clients identify patterns, understand attachment responses and increase self-awareness so they can change unhelpful cycles and attract healthier relationships.

Personal growth is another central focus of her work. Elaine supports clients in discovering or rediscovering their authentic selves, fostering the conditions for a more wholehearted way of living. She offers flexible support for adults, working short or long term depending on each person's needs.

Elaine is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her practice is informed by that ethical framework, and she maintains ongoing professional development and supervision. She also serves as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor, and provides therapy in English and Portuguese. Elaine accepts adult clients and is open to working with international clients.

Clinical Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes by focusing on meaningful behavior rather than symptom elimination.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and intimacy. It supports work on abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems and building more secure ways of relating to others.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy, active listening and the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach fosters self-awareness and personal development, supporting people who want to reconnect with their authentic selves and make lasting changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Elaine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to suit each person’s situation.

Online therapy with Elaine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access support from different locations. These options can help clients fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions and connect with a therapist who understands their needs.