Elizabeth McKenzie, BACP

Elizabeth McKenzie knows how daunting it can feel to reach out for help and aims to make that first step as straightforward and comforting as possible. She works with each person with their needs at the centre, offering a space where difficult feelings and experiences can be explored without judgment. By forming an open, accepting therapeutic relationship she supports people to recognise and build self-acceptance, and to consider changes that lead to a life more aligned with their values and goals.

Elizabeth brings experience from the charity sector, where she supported people affected by domestic and sexual violence, and has seen how rare it can be for people to feel truly heard. That experience informs her practice and underlines her commitment to listening carefully so clients can begin to manage lifeâs challenges and make meaningful changes. She aims to empower individuals in whatever ways they need and to provide space for them to be themselves. Elizabeth is registered with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.

Approaches and Online Support for Personal Growth

Elizabeth primarily draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, non-judging relationship where the person leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding - it is useful for building self-acceptance and exploring life changes. CBT helps identify and gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday difficulties. Trauma-focused therapy provides targeted ways to address the impacts of traumatic experiences, helping people process distressing memories and develop coping skills to reduce their ongoing effect.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care, and Elizabeth adopts this collaborative stance to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to access support around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care from home, and make it possible to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.