Elizabeth Gichuki, BACP

Elizabeth Gichuki is a relational and integrative therapist who works with adults and young people. She uses a person-centred way of working that aims to make talking feel straightforward and grounded. Elizabeth speaks English and Swahili and practises in the United Kingdom under BACP registration.

Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening. She draws on psychodynamic and narrative ideas too, and adapts the style to each person’s needs. That means sessions may look at current problems and also how early experiences shaped patterns of relating.

Elizabeth has six years of clinical experience supporting people with anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with relationship concerns, low self-esteem, anger and issues tied to ADHD. Her work includes supporting survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and people leaving abusive or narcissistic relationships.

In practical terms she helps people notice what matters to them, untangle unhelpful patterns and build small changes that fit daily life. Therapy can include looking at thoughts and values, exploring early attachments, and using stories to make sense of difficulties. Sessions are adapted so people can pace the work.

People come to her when life feels overwhelming or confusing, such as during bereavement, caregiving stress, or major life changes. She aims to help clients understand their reactions, increase choice around behaviour, and work towards a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions. In online sessions this looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts, naming values and setting practical steps for daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online conversations can gently explore those early bonds and how they affect trust, closeness and conflict now.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan with each person. The choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs and goals become clearer.

Check the session formats before booking, as specific options are not stated here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities or medical appointments. It also allows for shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands and more flexibility in scheduling, which can help people keep therapy consistent during busy or challenging periods.