Counsellor profile
Elizabeth Hughes, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 9 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, depression and trauma
Continue with ElizabethAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (387993)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Elizabeth supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT and CBT
- Client-Centred work
- Trauma and relationships
About Elizabeth
BACP. Nine years' experience. Elizabeth Hughes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues.
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions involve listening, talking through current problems, and working on practical steps to change patterns that cause distress.
Elizabeth aims to build a trusting working relationship so clients can look at painful memories and current difficulties. She offers space to consider how thoughts and feelings affect behaviour, and to try different ways of managing stress, low mood, or relationship strain.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas, such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem, parenting strains, career questions, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
In sessions she introduces techniques from ACT and CBT alongside listening-focused client-centred work. That can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, setting small goals, and exploring past experiences that continue to influence choices now.
Elizabeth accepts international clients and runs counselling online. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions rather than getting stuck in rumination. It often suits those managing anxiety, low mood or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises and small goals to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the counsellor's listening and understanding, giving clients space to speak about painful experiences and make their own choices about change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree a way forward with the client based on their needs, aims and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change over time as priorities shift.
The biography states she provides online counselling, so confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and options that suit lower bandwidth or not being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using ACT and CBT, commonly adapt exercises and worksheets for remote sessions to keep progress moving even when meeting at a distance.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her practice includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is she a BACP member and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography specifies online counselling; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are prices handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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