Elizabeth Ustabas, BACP

Elizabeth Ustabas is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom who also works as a counselling tutor, delivering training at levels 2 through 4. She supports people navigating stress and anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the particular challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals seeking greater self-understanding. Elizabeth approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on their existing strengths while prioritising the therapeutic relationship as the central tool for change.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and delivered with a compassionate, non-judgemental stance. As a tutor she brings additional insight into therapeutic practice and professional development, helping people build skills as well as explore deeper emotional material. Elizabeth is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards.

Talking with a counsellor can feel daunting, and Elizabeth seeks to make that first step easier by offering a steady, supportive presence. She is committed to walking alongside clients through a process that asks for effort and trust, with the goal of helping them recover a sense of well-being and resilience over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapeutic support

Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills work with empathic, trauma-aware support. One approach focuses on skills-based interventions - teaching coping strategies, emotion regulation, and problem-solving techniques that are helpful for stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and addiction recovery. These practical tools aim to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning.

A second strand of her work is trauma-informed therapeutic support, which means recognising the impact of past harm and working at a pace that feels manageable for the individual. This approach helps people affected by trauma, abuse, grief, or relationship wounds to process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions together with the client and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, responsive support even when meeting in person is not possible, helping people access help from wherever they are.