Elsa Da Cruz, BACP

Elsa Da Cruz is a professional counsellor and emotional therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She is BACP registered - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and also identifies as a Crystal Reiki Master. Elsa combines empathy and intuition with established therapeutic methods to support people through a wide range of life challenges.

Her core therapeutic approaches include person-centered care, cognitive behavioural techniques, and mindfulness practices, all applied in a way that honors each client’s individuality. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity, ADHD and coaching needs. Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image and codependency, separation and divorce, parenting and fatherhood issues, and responses to trauma and domestic violence.

Elsa aims to create a non-judgemental, compassionate environment where clients can begin to feel safe and empowered. She supports clients from diverse backgrounds and age groups, helping them explore patterns, process emotions, and develop practical strategies for change. Elsa is comfortable working in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and she offers flexible appointment formats to meet different needs and circumstances.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Elsa Da Cruz uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s lived experience and personal goals. This approach focuses on active listening and unconditional acceptance, helping people feel understood while they explore issues like self-esteem, relationships, and attachment concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach Elsa uses to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. CBT is goal-oriented and often includes skills practice that clients can apply between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy is offered to support increased awareness of thoughts and emotions without judgement. Mindfulness techniques can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional reactivity, and they pair well with other therapeutic methods.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Elsa works with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to access consistent support around work, family commitments, or geographic constraints. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful, effective care through these formats while tailoring the experience to each client’s circumstances.