- Integrative counselling
- Down-to-earth style
- Works in English
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Housden is a BACP counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks and panic disorder, grief, depression and low self-esteem. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what feels hard. Elizabeth aims to help clients feel understood and find practical ways to cope day to day.
Her practice follows an integrative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit each person’s needs. She works at a steady pace and focuses on building trust and clarity before moving on to practical steps. Elizabeth brings over a decade of counselling work plus many years in wider mental health roles to her sessions.
Her background includes roles in schools, specialist services and community settings, and she currently works in a peripatetic team as well as in online practice. This mix of settings has shaped a flexible style that suits people who need straightforward and practical help. Elizabeth also speaks from personal lived experience of overcoming challenges, which she says helps her connect with clients in an authentic way.
Sessions aim to explore what is keeping problems going and to develop coping tools that fit everyday life. Elizabeth helps people break down overwhelming issues into small steps and practise new ways of responding to stress and panic. If someone prefers a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, she can be a steady presence through that work.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule. Elizabeth accepts international clients and conducts her work in English.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Elizabeth works from an integrative base, combining practical, evidence-based techniques to suit each person. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and practise clearer, calmer ways of thinking; this can be useful for anxiety and panic. Another element is skills-based coping work - teaching breathing, grounding and short behavioural steps that reduce distress in the moment and build confidence over time.Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods in sessions, and adjust them together until a good fit is found. Clients are invited to give feedback and guide the pace of work throughout.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, family and travel, reduce time spent commuting and allow regular check-ins when life is busy. It also lets people practise coping skills in the settings where they need them most, and keeps continuity of care for international clients.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Elizabeth help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and panic disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She works at a steady pace and focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 12 years of counselling experience and many additional years working in the mental health field, including roles in schools and community settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.