Counsellor profile
Elizabeth Gichuki, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 6 years of experience
Relational integrative counsellor focusing on relationships
Continue with ElizabethAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (394377)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Elizabeth supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT and narrative
About Elizabeth
BACP. Six years' experience. Elizabeth Gichuki works in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English and Swahili. She describes herself as a relational and integrative counsellor who has worked with adults and young people on anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief.
Elizabeth draws on person-centred and psychodynamic ideas within a broader integrative framework. She often helps people who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse, those coming out of narcissistic relationships, and people managing anger, low self-esteem or attention difficulties. She also supports those dealing with bereavement and ongoing stress from caregiving or health issues.
In sessions she may look at past experiences and early relationships to understand current patterns. This can include exploring attachment and inner-child material when it feels helpful. She uses narrative and existential ideas to examine meaning, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to focus on values and practical steps.
Elizabeth aims to help clients identify what is making life harder and build clearer ways of relating to themselves and others. She offers a range of approaches and practical tools rather than a single method. Sessions involve talking, reflecting on patterns, and working through alternatives to unhelpful behaviours.
She accepts international clients and asks people to use the service matching process to arrange a first session. Fees vary by location and are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Please confirm current session formats before booking.
How approaches like ACT and attachment work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and practical actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward things that matter to them, which can suit anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections. This can help with trust, intimacy and repeated relationship problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and the client's own pace; it supports people who need space to reflect and work through feelings. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elizabeth will work with the client to decide which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses. The practical benefits of online counselling include being able to fit sessions into busy schedules and reduce travel time. Online sessions can be useful when someone needs a shorter check-in, cannot be on camera for part of the time, or prefers a session that fits around work or caring duties. The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work on?
She works on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD and related concerns.
What is her counselling approach?
She practises an integrative relational approach drawing on client-centred, psychodynamic, narrative and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods.
How much experience does she have?
Elizabeth has six years of clinical experience working with young people and adults.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is a member of the BACP as listed in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients according to the profile details.
How are sessions paid and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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