Elsa Da Cruz, BACP
Elsa Da Cruz is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
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About Elsa
Elsa Da Cruz is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She offers practical support for low self-esteem, anger, grief and challenges related to identity, including LGBT concerns. Elsa also works with people managing ADHD and those wanting coaching around life and change.
Elsa uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the conversation focused on each person’s needs. Sessions are calm and direct.
Background and approach
She listens without judgement and helps people name what matters to them. That makes it easier to spot small steps that feel doable. Her practice draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that keep problems going.
Mindfulness tools are used to build calmer responses to stress and anxiety. She also uses emotionally focused ideas to help people understand relationship pain and repair connection where it matters. Elsa has eight years of experience as a counsellor and holds BACP registration, which is noted as her professional credential.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns and backgrounds and combines different approaches to suit each person. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. People can expect straightforward language, clear goals and a collaborative plan.
Elsa aims to create a safe space where people can try things out, adjust as needed and move toward greater wellbeing.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 378661 | May 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 Elsa works with
Everything Elsa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Elsa lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-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
She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. CBT is practical and often suits problems like anxiety, low mood or stress where patterns of thinking keep difficulties going. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationship pain or attachment wounds are central, helping people name emotions and repair connection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elsa discusses options in early sessions, listens to preferences and tests what helps. She adapts methods as conversations progress so the plan fits the person’s needs and aims.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold a longer session; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, on-the-go ways to reflect between sessions. These formats help fit therapy into busy lives and make it easier to keep momentum with regular contact.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Elsa help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, plus issues like anger, self-esteem, grief and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
Elsa works in a person-centred way and listens without judgement. She combines practical techniques with empathic listening to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor with a variety of concerns and backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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