Elizabeth Brereton , BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton offers a calm, nonjudgmental counselling style that centers the client - listening carefully, reflecting what she hears, and gently guiding rather than telling someone what to do. She works from a person-centered stance while drawing on other tools when helpful, and she emphasizes respect, acceptance, and collaboration in every therapeutic relationship.

She is a registered member of BACP and an accredited member of NCPS, professional counselling credentials in the United Kingdom, and brings six years of focused clinical experience supporting people through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a range of life challenges. Her work includes helping those affected by sexual, mental, physical, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as people coping with bullying, issues around sexuality, autism or Asperger syndrome, sex or porn addiction, and the process of coming to terms with identity or behaviour.

Now in her sixties, Elizabeth draws on life experience and professional training to offer steady, empathetic support. She is comfortable working with difficult or sensitive material and welcomes people who may feel they do not fit a conventional mould. Patients can expect honesty, practical skills when appropriate, and a commitment to helping each person either change or accept aspects of their life depending on their goals.

Elizabeth frames therapy as a partnership. She prioritizes the client’s perspective, combines humanistic care with targeted techniques such as cognitive behavioural strategies when useful, and supports people in finding realistic ways forward that align with their values and needs.

Approaches that guide Elizabeth's online practice

Elizabeth draws primarily on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to inform online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting the person with acceptance and empathy, creating a space where they can explore feelings and choices; it is helpful for people seeking clearer self-understanding, support with identity, and emotional processing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She also integrates trauma-focused ideas when past harm is central to a person’s difficulties, using sensitive pacing and techniques aimed at building safety and resilience. Determining which approach fits best is collaborative - Elizabeth will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different needs and schedules. These options let people access sustained support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, making it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or when living at a distance from a therapist.