Elizabeth Housden, BACP
Elizabeth Housden is a BACP counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Housden is a BACP counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood. Elizabeth draws on many approaches to meet each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method.
She works at a steady, collaborative pace and helps clients make sense of what feels overwhelming.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is happening now and on simple, doable steps to feel more grounded and in control. Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on clarity and small changes that make life easier. Elizabeth has twelve years of counselling experience and more than two decades in the mental health field.
Her background includes work in schools, specialist services, and community settings, and she has supported adults and young people through anxiety, addiction, self-harm, bereavement and low self-esteem. She describes her practice as integrative, drawing on different evidence-based techniques to suit the person in front of her.
That might mean focusing on grounding for panic, exploring patterns around relationships, or working through traumatic memories step by step. Elizabeth also brings personal lived experience of overcoming challenges, which she says helps her connect in an honest, down-to-earth way. If someone feels stuck or unsure where to begin, she aims to help them find clearer direction and practical ways forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 70405 | July 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
The right approach is something to find together. Elizabeth works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs and preferences. She will check in about what is helping and adapt the plan as therapy unfolds, so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and read body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options help people keep therapy going around work, family or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with related issues such as low self-esteem, panic and addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, direct and practical. Conversations focus on understanding what feels hard now and on simple steps to build coping and clarity.
What is her professional background?
She has twelve years of counselling experience and over twenty years working in mental health, including roles in schools, specialist services and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP and based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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