Elizabeth Brereton, BACP, NCPS
Elizabeth Brereton offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people seeking help with depression, anxiety and life changes.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brereton offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people seeking help with depression, anxiety and life changes. She focuses on listening closely and helping each person find practical next steps. Elizabeth makes the person in the room the priority and works at the client’s pace.
She has six years' experience 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.
Background and approach
Elizabeth draws on humanistic, person-centred work to help people feel heard and accepted. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural techniques when useful to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. Elizabeth has worked with people affected by grief, trauma and different forms of abuse.
She also supports those facing difficulties with sexuality, addiction and the everyday pressures of stress and career strain. Her background includes supporting clients who identify as autistic or who have attachment and family of origin issues. In sessions she aims to be straightforward and warm, guiding rather than directing.
Conversations are practical and down-to-earth, with space to reflect and try small changes between meetings. The goal is to help people either move towards change or learn to accept situations that cannot be changed. Elizabeth is based in the United Kingdom and works in ways that suit the person seeking help.
She values respect, dignity and steady support while people navigate difficult feelings and choices.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381021 | May 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-03269 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. CBT is useful for problems such as anxiety, depression and stress because it gives specific steps to practise between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning means the way forward can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around daily life and practical commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression alongside issues like grief, trauma and addictions. Other areas include self-esteem, anger, career pressures and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is mainly humanistic and person-centred, meaning the client’s needs come first. She will also draw on cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing when those approaches fit the work.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience supporting people through a wide range of difficulties, including abuse, grief and identity concerns. Her experience includes working with people who identify as autistic and those with attachment issues.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
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). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be carried out via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or full conversations without needing to be on camera.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Once matched, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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