Elizabeth Brereton

BACP, NCPS · United Kingdom

A calm, person-centred counsellor

Experience

6 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. She puts the client at the centre and listens without judgement to help them find practical ways forward. Elizabeth aims to guide gently rather than tell people what to do.

She invites honesty and works at a pace that suits each person. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Background and approach

Those credentials are noted to show professional registration in the United Kingdom. Elizabeth has six years of experience working with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction and concerns related to identity and neurodiversity. Her style is mainly humanistic and person-centred, which means the client’s concerns lead the conversation.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, using simple tools and exercises when they seem useful. Sessions aim to increase understanding, develop coping strategies and help people make decisions that fit their lives. Elizabeth is over 60 and describes her age as bringing life experience and calm to the work.

She says she will treat people with respect and a non-judgemental attitude. That includes supporting people through change or learning to accept aspects of themselves. People can expect a steady, straightforward approach that focuses on listening, practical steps and collaboration.

Elizabeth frames therapy as a shared process where the person seeking help decides the pace and priorities.

What Elizabeth works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Elizabeth works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Elizabeth among the ways they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by Elizabeth among the ways they work.

Motivational Interviewing

Listed by Elizabeth among the ways they work.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Listed by Elizabeth among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

Approaches that suit online therapy

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience first and helps create a space where they can talk through what matters. This approach focuses on understanding feelings, building trust and helping people connect with their own goals and values.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns in thoughts and behaviours and uses simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles. It can help with anxiety, low mood, stress and some aspects of addiction by teaching tools to manage day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that fit their situation, goals and preferences. Together they can try different ways of working and adjust the plan as needed.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and make it easier to continue regular sessions.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What difficulties does Elizabeth focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions, among other concerns. The list also includes issues around self-esteem, anger, career changes and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is mainly humanistic and person-centred, prioritising what the client brings to sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioural approaches when practical exercises or thought-work are helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of counselling experience helping people with grief, abuse, identity concerns and addictions. Her background emphasises listening, respect and a steady approach.

Where is she based and how are credentials shown?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.