Elizabeth Brereton
BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Experienced person-centred counsellor
Continue with ElizabethAt a glance
- Credentials
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 381021; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-03269
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Person-centred
- Practical steps
- Non-judgemental
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brereton welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start. She listens without judgement and offers steady, plainspoken support. Her aim is to help clients find clearer choices and practical next steps, not to tell them what to do.
Elizabeth is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She draws on six years of practice and life experience to guide conversations about grief, abuse, anxiety, addiction and questions about sexuality or identity.
Her style is person-centred, which means the client’s experience leads the work. She also uses tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot patterns and try small changes that can feel manageable. Motivational Interviewing ideas shape how she helps people weigh options and build motivation for change.
Elizabeth describes herself as straightforward and accepting. She says little will shock her and she aims to make the room a place where clients can be honest. Many people come to her for help with low mood, stress, anger, ADHD or life transitions.
Beyond common concerns, she has worked with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiving stress, aspects of ageing, autism and alternative sexual cultures. Her approach focuses on listening, respect and practical steps that fit a client’s values and pace.
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How these approaches work online
Elizabeth uses person-centred work and Motivational Interviewing alongside cognitive behavioural ideas. Person-centred therapy means the conversation follows the client’s concerns and pace, helping people feel heard and understood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone explore their own reasons for change and build their motivation without pressure. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at how thoughts and behaviours link and suggest small, manageable experiments to try differently.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and preferences, then suggest ways forward. Together they check what feels useful and change direction if something does not fit.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful for people who prefer talking rather than travelling to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt conversation style, goal-setting and CBT exercises to work well at a distance, while keeping the focus on practical steps and the client’s priorities. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction, plus issues like self-esteem, anger and career concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is mainly person-centred, which keeps the client’s experience at the centre, while drawing on CBT and Motivational Interviewing techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and brings additional life experience to the therapeutic relationship.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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