Elizabeth (Liz) Cook, BACP

Elizabeth (Liz) Cook welcomes people who are feeling stuck, anxious, grieving or burnt out. She writes plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters. Liz aims to make first steps feel manageable and understandable. Liz Cook holds a BACP registration and has worked in counselling since 2012. Before qualifying she spent over two decades in social care supporting people with disabilities and their family carers. That background shapes how she notices the effects of illness, disability and long-term caring on everyday life. She has extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, stress and issues such as self-harm or feeling suicidal. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career crossroads, addiction concerns, ADHD and the life changes that come with midlife. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She also uses a person-centred stance, giving space for clients to lead while she listens and reflects what is said. New clients are offered a relaxed first meeting to describe their situation and set goals. People find Liz practical and steady when coping feels chaotic. She pays attention to everyday impacts like sleep, appetite, concentration and relationships. Her aim is to help people find clearer choices and small steps they can act on between sessions.

How Elizabeth uses CBT and person-centred work online

Elizabeth practises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in ways that help identify thought patterns and small behaviour changes. CBT can be used to target anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful routines by breaking issues into manageable steps and testing new responses. She also adopts a person-centred way of working, which focuses on listening and reflecting what clients say. That approach helps people clarify their own values and goals while feeling heard and understood. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, a person-centred focus or a blend suits their needs, goals and preferences. Decisions are made collaboratively and can shift as work progresses. The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time and making it easier to maintain regular contact while juggling work or caring duties. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work is often useful when people need shorter check-ins, quieter surroundings or a way to keep continuity when life is changeable.