- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose focus
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Housden is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. People also come to her with trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose and midlife transition.
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person's situation. Sessions are conversational and practical. Elizabeth listens for patterns in relationships, beliefs and behaviour, then tests small, manageable changes in how someone copes day to day.
Her background spans work in schools, specialist services and community settings. That experience shapes how she thinks about family dynamics, attachment and the stresses of caring roles. Her work with adoption, foster care and blended family issues informs practical steps for navigating those challenges.
Elizabeth also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, addiction and panic attacks. She pays attention to how guilt, shame or emptiness show up, and helps people name those feelings and begin to respond differently.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be tried next. She helps people set short, clear goals and reviews progress together. The style is direct and steady, intended to help someone who feels stuck find clearer options and small ways forward.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Elizabeth uses an integrative, evidence-based approach. Integrative work means combining techniques that fit the issue at hand. For example, practical cognitive techniques help when anxious thoughts and avoidance get in the way of daily life. These techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thinking, testing it, and trying different behaviours to reduce worry.She also draws on trauma-informed methods to work with people who have experienced abuse or violence. This includes pacing conversations, attending to safety and grounding, and using practical skills to manage flashbacks or panic. These methods aim to reduce distress and increase control over reactions in everyday situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps match techniques to the person rather than assuming one method fits all.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people find phone or video sessions easier to schedule around work or caring commitments, or prefer shorter check-ins when days are full. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, and also supports people affected by trauma and abuse.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her integrative approach uses evidence-based techniques in a conversational way. She looks for patterns, sets short goals and tests small changes to daily coping.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of counselling experience and has worked in schools, specialist services and community settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She is BACP and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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