Counsellor profile
Elizabeth Ustabas, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 4 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, trauma and relationship concerns
Continue with ElizabethAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (393036)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Elizabeth supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Neurodiversity-aware
About Elizabeth
BACP. 4 years' experience. Elizabeth Ustabas works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar and depression, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Elizabeth describes the person as the expert in their own story and uses that belief to shape sessions. She places emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and on working together to identify strengths. Conversations focus on understanding what is happening now and finding practical steps to manage symptoms and make day-to-day life easier.
She has experience supporting neurodivergent clients who want to understand themselves better. Elizabeth also pays attention to issues such as attachment, communication and commitment difficulties, family problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity and post-traumatic stress. These topics commonly appear in her work and are discussed in straightforward terms.
Sessions involve talking through feelings and behaviours, reflecting on patterns, and trying out new ways of coping. She describes counselling as requiring effort and trust from both people in the room. The approach aims to help people reduce distress and regain a sense of balance in their lives.
Elizabeth works in the United Kingdom and conducts her practice in English. Her background includes counselling practice alongside delivering counselling training at levels 2 to 4 as a tutor. This experience informs her focus on clear explanation and practical learning in sessions.
How chosen approaches and online sessions work together
Elizabeth describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical coping skills. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then practise alternative responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events and their impact, helping a person make sense of painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with clients and decide together what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preference. The emphasis is on collaboration and adjusting methods if something does not feel helpful.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer web or phone sessions, but please verify the exact options available with Elizabeth when you arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and related concerns.
What is her counselling style?
She emphasises the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively, helping people identify strengths and practical steps to manage day-to-day difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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