Elizabeth Shaw, BACP
Elizabeth Shaw is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shaw is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Elizabeth works to create a space where people can speak openly and be heard. Her approach is practical and person-focused. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs.
That can mean talking through painful memories, examining how past attachments affect current relationships, or building self-esteem and self-love.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to suit the person rather than following a fixed script. Elizabeth draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person's experience central. She offers a steady, listening presence and encourages people to find their own understanding and direction.
She also uses ideas from Psychodynamic Therapy to help uncover recurring patterns that can affect mood and relationships. Many people come to her feeling stuck, ashamed, or unsure of purpose. She works on issues such as guilt and shame, sexuality questions, and multicultural concerns in straightforward language.
The aim is to turn insights into practical steps for everyday life. If someone is nervous about starting therapy, Elizabeth focuses on small, manageable steps. She supports people through the early sessions and helps them decide what they want to work on next.
The emphasis is on steady progress and respect for each person's pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 158067 | 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.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
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Online support
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and repeating patterns shape present behaviour and mood. It can help people understand why they react in certain ways and how unresolved issues might relate to depression or attachment difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide together what fits best with the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are similar to face-to-face meetings and allow visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps with depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-focused, using straightforward conversation. She adapts the pace and focus to each person rather than following a fixed method.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background includes work with depression and LGBT related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds BACP credentials and practices in the United Kingdom. The profile lists BACP as the provided credential detail.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This gives flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions charged?
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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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