- Relationship patterns
- Anxiety and stress
- English and Portuguese
About Elaine
Elaine Macgregor is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to meet each person's needs. She works with adults and draws on a mix of methods to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression and life changes. Elaine is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
She focuses on relationship patterns and attachment, helping people notice how old habits affect current connections. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep someone stuck and practising small changes that can feel more manageable. Elaine also supports those dealing with grief, loss and compassion fatigue, and she pays attention to how physical needs like sleep and eating can affect mood.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to build trust so people can speak honestly about fears, dependency or control issues. Elaine describes her work as collaborative - she listens first, then suggests practical steps people can try between sessions.
Elaine has four years' experience and continues regular supervision and professional development. She also works as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor, which keeps her thinking about practice and ethics. Her model of care follows the BACP ethical framework and is shaped by person-centred values.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details using the site booking flow.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them, and to act in ways that match their values; it can help with anxiety and panic-related worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, useful for panic attacks and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can help people who struggle with dependency, abandonment fears or repeating relationship dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elaine will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best for their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means plans can change as people try different ways of working and learn what helps them most.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or caregiving, and it can help people maintain continuity during life changes. The therapist accepts international clients, but readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling arrangements before booking to make sure they suit individual circumstances.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression and life changes, plus relationship and attachment issues. Other areas include grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental and she works collaboratively. She listens first and then suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years' experience as a practising counsellor and she also works as a clinical supervisor and counselling tutor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; readers should check practical details through the booking flow.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.