Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Elizabeth Hughes

Therapist · United Kingdom

Elizabeth Hughes, BACP

Calm, practical therapy for life’s hard moments

Continue with Elizabeth

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

  • Online sessions
  • Client-centred care
  • Practical tools

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Hughes is a BACP counsellor who offers compassionate, collaborative therapy for people facing anxiety, depression and life changes. She works online from the United Kingdom and aims to create a calm space where people can start to make sense of their struggles and find ways forward.

Her approach centres on building a trusting relationship. That relationship is steady and non-judgemental so clients feel able to talk about painful experiences. Elizabeth helps people notice how they think and feel, and to recognise beliefs that no longer serve them.

She draws on practical therapies such as cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred listening. Sessions often involve finding small, manageable steps to shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic perspectives are also used where they fit the client’s goals.

Elizabeth has nine years of experience working with people dealing with stress, trauma, addictions and grief, among other concerns. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges around identity and self-esteem.

People who work with her can expect gentle challenge alongside practical tools. Elizabeth encourages rebuilding confidence and resilience so everyday life feels more manageable. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match and schedule sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Elizabeth blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards it. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and choosing values-based actions, which can help when anxiety, depression or chronic illness limit day-to-day life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that fuel stress or low mood. CBT offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, useful for sleep problems, anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice may change as issues become clearer and progress is made.

If you are interested in online therapy, please confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time, helping therapy feel more manageable alongside everyday demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma as well as addictions, grief and relationship issues. Additional focuses include chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, body image and parenting concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a focus on building trust. Sessions mix listening with practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of therapeutic experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does cost work?

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

How do I start working with her?

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

Back to all therapists

Elizabeth HughesReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with Elizabeth