Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau, BACP

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. She provides therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, anger, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, HIV / AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration challenges, isolation and life purpose.

She integrates several therapeutic approaches to suit each person’s needs, drawing on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential therapy, and hypnotherapy. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Tsz Yan tailors dialogue and treatment plans to address practical goals and personal values, collaborating with clients to find the best fit for their situation.

She welcomes international clients and offers multiple ways to connect, aiming to make therapy accessible and responsive to each individual's circumstances. She recognizes the courage it takes to begin and supports people through measured, person-focused care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify personal goals, and encourages self-exploration - it is often helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-transition issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works by identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to access resources for behavior change and emotional regulation and can be used alongside talking therapy for issues such as addiction, anxiety, and habit-related concerns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Tsz Yan collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so treatment remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and time zones, and makes it easier for international or remote clients to access consistent care. These options allow sessions to fit around daily life while maintaining continuity and responsiveness to individual needs.