Elizabeth Cooper, BACP
Elizabeth Cooper is a warm, welcoming counsellor who aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- +15 more
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cooper is a warm, welcoming counsellor who aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable. She focuses on building a trusting relationship first, then works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Elizabeth uses straightforward language and a calm presence to help people feel heard and understood.
She believes early attachment patterns shape how we relate to ourselves and others. In sessions she looks at those patterns and the unconscious habits that keep people stuck.
Background and approach
The work is practical and reflective – exploring past influences while focusing on present choices and changes. Elizabeth draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She uses relationship-focused methods, acceptance-based strategies, and skills from emotion-focused work to help people manage strong feelings and improve connections.
Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, regulate emotions, and improve everyday coping. Her background includes eight years of clinical experience across healthcare and community settings. She has worked in emergency departments, mental health services, bereavement support, domestic violence services, schools and rehabilitation.
This range of work contributes to a broad, holistic view of wellbeing. Elizabeth holds British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation, a BA (Hons) and a science degree in counselling, and a level 7 qualification in nursing and healthcare. She also offers supervision for students and qualified counsellors.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored, with the person in the lead of their own process.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375337 | February 2027 |
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.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Elizabeth will discuss your goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working. Together you will try methods that fit your needs and adjust as you go to find what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so therapy can fit your life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth, live chat works for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility for work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Elizabeth help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. Additional areas include self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues, career stress and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relational and person-centred with practical elements. She focuses on understanding attachment patterns, emotions and everyday coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Elizabeth has eight years of clinical experience across healthcare, charity and community settings. That background includes work in A&E, mental health services and bereavement support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different practical needs and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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