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Elizabeth Hughes, BACP

Elizabeth Hughes is a psychotherapist who works online from the United Kingdom.

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Hughes is a psychotherapist who works online from the United Kingdom. She brings nine years of experience to sessions and uses a calm, compassionate approach to help people facing trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She focuses on building a trusting relationship first.

That means listening without judgement and offering empathy so people can speak honestly about what they are facing. Sessions aim to create space to talk about painful experiences, including trauma and abuse, and the effects these have on daily life.

Background and approach

Elizabeth draws on several therapeutic methods to suit each person. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help process difficult memories and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred techniques are used to clarify patterns of thinking and to build practical strategies.

Her work also addresses related areas such as grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, stress, self-esteem and career difficulties. She supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, parenting strain, ADHD and sexual intimacy issues among other concerns. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged across borders for international clients.

Therapy is delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Elizabeth aims to work collaboratively to help clients gain insight, confidence and better coping with life changes.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387993	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Elizabeth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Elizabeth names

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How therapeutic approaches are used in online therapy

Elizabeth commonly draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful memories and strong emotional reactions, using guided conversation to identify and reduce the impact of past events. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to focus on values-based action. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship so people feel heard and accepted while they work through difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and concerns and then try methods that fit the person's needs. Progress is reviewed together and methods can be adjusted as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier when movement is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, caring duties and everyday life while keeping momentum in treatment.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions and many related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions focus on a calm, empathetic relationship and practical strategies. She combines Trauma-Focused Therapy with CBT, ACT and client-centred work to suit individual needs.

How much experience does she have?

Elizabeth has nine years of clinical experience working with adults in online therapy settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and situations.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.