Elizabeth Kew, BACP

Elizabeth Kew is a BACP-registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who offers in-person, online, and telephone therapy across the UK. She holds a BSc in Counselling from the University of East London, a degree accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her undergraduate research examined her personal experiences with psilocybin and how these shaped her counselling journey, a subject that informed her interest in meaning, self-discovery, and purpose.

Her clinical background includes work at Islington Mind, where she provided tailored, integrative face-to-face counselling for people presenting with complex psychological and mental health needs, including personality disorders, schizophrenia, autism, and identity or LGBTQIA+ related concerns. She has acted as an associate counsellor at St. Marys Hospital, supporting NHS staff in a sexual health clinic, and volunteered at The Listening Place, a charity offering face-to-face support to people in acute distress.

With a foundation in yoga teaching and a strong interest in somatics and the mind-body connection, Elizabeth blends holistic perspectives with psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic theory and practice. Her approach is flexible and collaborative, listening to each client’s unique story, exploring goals at a comfortable pace, and tailoring interventions to help identify patterns and themes that support greater self-understanding and meaningful change.

Integrative approaches for online therapy

Elizabeth commonly draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work - this approach helps with building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. She also uses psychodynamic therapy to explore how past relationships and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviours, which can be useful for deeper work around attachment, identity, and long-standing emotional difficulties. Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to help people develop present-moment awareness and practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often adapt techniques over time, and Elizabeth tailors her integrative practice to meet each person where they are.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to access regular support from wherever the client is located while keeping therapy consistent and adaptable to changing circumstances.