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Elizabeth Housden, BACP

BACP counsellor using integrative approaches
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Online flexible sessions

About Elizabeth Housden

Elizabeth Housden is a BACP-registered counsellor with 12 years of experience working in mental health. She offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can feel listened to and supported as they explore difficult feelings and life challenges. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and this registration indicates membership of a recognised professional body for counsellors.

Her core training is in integrative therapy, which means she draws on a range of evidence-based techniques to tailor the approach to each person's needs. Elizabeth has worked with both adults and young people on a broad range of issues, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and related concerns such as attachment and relationship difficulties. Her wider clinical focus also encompasses matters like codependency, personality challenges, panic disorder, and life-stage transitions.

Her background includes roles in schools, specialist services, and community settings, and she currently works within a peripatetic team while also providing therapy through online and remote channels. Alongside professional training, Elizabeth brings personal lived experience of overcoming challenges, which informs an authentic, empathetic approach. She aims to work at a client’s pace to support clarity, healing, and practical coping strategies.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elizabeth Housden have?

Elizabeth Housden has 12 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Elizabeth Housden a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and denotes registration with a recognised professional body for counsellors.

In which languages does Elizabeth Housden provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Elizabeth Housden located?

Elizabeth is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Elizabeth Housden as my therapist?

Clients can work with Elizabeth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth Housden work with international clients?

Yes, Elizabeth works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth Housden cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrative approaches for online therapy and practical support

Elizabeth uses an integrative approach, combining techniques from multiple evidence-based therapeutic methods to match the needs of each client. Integrative therapy blends different strategies to address emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, and coping skills, making it useful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also applies targeted, evidence-informed methods aimed at trauma and loss, working to help clients process distressing memories, reduce symptoms linked to past events, and rebuild a sense of stability. These approaches focus on pacing, grounding, and developing practical tools to manage overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques fit best based on individual goals, preferences, and responses in session. Together they review progress and adapt the plan as needed.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into varied schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier for clients to access registered professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or geographic constraints.

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