Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS

Elizabeth Brereton is a compassionate, seasoned therapist in the United Kingdom who combines a person-centred, non-judgemental style with practical therapeutic tools to support people through a wide range of challenges. She is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and an accredited member of the NCPS, an accreditation that signals additional professional recognition. With more than six years of professional experience and the perspective that comes from being over 60, she draws on life experience and clinical training to help people feel heard and understood.

Elizabeth works with issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD, LGBT matters, career difficulties and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, family problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, domestic violence, and other complex life events. Her approach starts with attentive listening and acceptance, not judgement, allowing clients to lead the pace and focus of therapy.

Principal methods include humanistic, person-centred therapy that emphasises the client's experience, alongside cognitive behavioural techniques where practical strategies and thinking patterns are explored. Elizabeth aims to empower people to change or to accept aspects of themselves depending on individual needs, helping clients move toward the goals they set for their lives while respecting who they already are.

Person-centred and practical approaches for online therapy

Elizabeth integrates client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused ideas into her online practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the client’s experience guides the work - this helps when someone needs support exploring identity, self-esteem or relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress and problems with coping. Trauma-focused work attends to the impact of abuse and traumatic events and supports gradual processing and coping while respecting the client’s pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process and Elizabeth collaborates with each person to find what fits best. She works alongside clients to set goals, try different methods and adjust the plan based on needs, goals and personal preferences, making the therapeutic relationship a joint effort.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to access help from different locations, and allow clients to continue work without major disruptions to daily life while working with registered professionals and therapists.