Elizabeth Doherty, BACP
Elizabeth Doherty is a counsellor with 15 years of experience practising in the United Kingdom.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Doherty is a counsellor with 15 years of experience practising in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, motivation and career pressures.
Elizabeth creates a welcoming space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. She encourages honest conversation and aims to reduce shame and blame. The tone in sessions is practical and down to earth.
Background and approach
Her work often focuses on coping with life changes and relationship concerns. She helps people sort through communication problems, intimacy-related issues and family tensions. She also supports those dealing with grief, compassion fatigue and the impact of long-term conditions such as cancer or neurodiversity.
Elizabeth draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses client-centred methods to follow what matters most to the person, and cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused ideas are brought in to set small, achievable goals between sessions.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Clients can expect clear explanations, simple tools to practise between meetings, and a focus on everyday changes that make a real difference. Taking the first step can feel hard and Elizabeth acknowledges that courage.
She works in English and accepts international clients. People can book sessions in a variety of online formats to suit their day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379493 | October 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused 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 part of the process. Elizabeth works collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person’s goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust the plan, and keep the focus on small, achievable changes that can be practised between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and hold a longer conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break in the day. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, mood tracking or clients who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, and allow a therapist and client to keep continuity across different circumstances.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression along with self-esteem and career pressures. She also supports clients facing grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She combines client-centred listening with practical techniques to address thinking patterns and set small goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That background includes supporting people through life changes and long-term stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or through text-based messaging. Different formats suit different daily schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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