Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next step. She listens without judgement and offers calm, practical guidance so clients can make decisions for themselves. Her approach keeps the client at the centre of each session and focuses on what matters most to the individual.

Elizabeth is a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She has six years' experience supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, addiction and questions about sexuality. She also helps people facing midlife change and the stress that can come with life transitions.

Her main counselling style is person-centred, which means she follows the client's pace and priorities in the room. When helpful, she uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of coping. Motivational interviewing tools are used to help people find their own reasons for change.

Elizabeth draws on a wide range of experience, including work with clients affected by domestic violence, caregiver strain, body-image difficulties and neurodiversity such as Asperger syndrome. She aims to create a straightforward, non-judgemental space where clients feel accepted as they are and supported to move forward.

Clients who choose to work with her can expect honest conversation, practical options and steady support while they explore change or acceptance. If someone wants to start, Elizabeth asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to her availability.

How Elizabeth's approaches fit online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the client's lead, offering acceptance and listening so people can work out what matters to them; this helps with low mood, self-esteem and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviours and offers practical steps to test new ways of coping, which can be useful for anxiety or unhelpful routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can change over time as the client's priorities shift.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. The biography does not list specific session formats, so clients should confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often find online work helpful for maintaining continuity of care while balancing everyday commitments.