Elizabeth Hughes, BACP
Compassionate therapy for life transitions
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- Midlife transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Values-based work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hughes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people navigate midlife transitions and other major life changes. She offers compassionate, straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Clients can expect calm, empathetic conversations held with respect and care.
Her approach centres on building a trusting relationship where people feel able to talk about difficult experiences. Sessions are grounded in practical work that helps people notice unhelpful patterns. Over time this can lead to clearer choices about how to move forward.
Elizabeth combines several evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Client-Centred work keeps the relationship warm and non-judgemental.
She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with issues such as addiction, trauma and grief, as well as long-term conditions like chronic pain and bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career uncertainty and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
Many clients come away with a stronger sense of self-awareness and practical tools for coping with setbacks. If someone is considering therapy, Elizabeth asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Her approach centres on building a trusting relationship where people feel able to talk about difficult experiences. Sessions are grounded in practical work that helps people notice unhelpful patterns. Over time this can lead to clearer choices about how to move forward.
Elizabeth combines several evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Client-Centred work keeps the relationship warm and non-judgemental.
She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with issues such as addiction, trauma and grief, as well as long-term conditions like chronic pain and bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career uncertainty and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
Many clients come away with a stronger sense of self-awareness and practical tools for coping with setbacks. If someone is considering therapy, Elizabeth asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Elizabeth often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts and take small steps towards valued activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying practical experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also draws on Client-Centred principles, keeping the relationship warm and non-judgemental so clients feel heard. Together these approaches give a balance of emotional support and hands-on tools to manage everyday challenges and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences, and can adapt the mix as the work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list explicit formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life or health needs, and it can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera. Check the session options when you book to choose what fits best for your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and midlife changes, among other issues such as grief, addictions and trauma.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, focused on building trust and helping people talk through painful experiences in a calm way.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns, including chronic health issues and emotional difficulties.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.