Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau , BACP

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau is a UK-credentialed therapist who is also registered as a social worker in Hong Kong. She has worked directly with people in a range of challenging settings, including prison inmates and ex-offenders, and with individuals coping with drug-related and mental health concerns. Her clinical practice includes support for grief and loss, low self-esteem and anxiety, and people affected by trauma and abuse.

She is a registered hypnotherapist on the General Hypnotherapy Register (Reg no: 8964) and integrates talking therapy with creative, mindful art activities to suit each client. Her creative qualifications include Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT#36), Draw All You Can certified teacher, and Certified Japanese Nagomi Art Advanced instructor, which she uses as alternative ways for clients to explore thoughts and feelings.

Beyond creative methods, she has training in personality and self-awareness tools, including Enneagram training through an International Positive Psychology Association programme and qualification as a Personality Dimension level 1 facilitator. She holds BACP accreditation - a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers therapy in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs and encourages clients as they take steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau offers a blend of approaches to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences and choices lead the work; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and addressing life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help access different ways of thinking and coping, which some people find useful for habits, stress reduction, and exploring underlying issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, try different methods, and adapt the plan based on what feels most effective and comfortable for the individual. That process helps ensure therapy aligns with each person’s preferences and needs.

Online therapy with her is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for people living in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access licensed professionals from wherever you are, and continue progress in a way that fits everyday life.