Elizabeth Shaw, BACP
Elizabeth Shaw helps people who are struggling with LGBT concerns, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shaw helps people who are struggling with LGBT concerns, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She presents as calm and compassionate and aims to make the first step feel safer for those who are nervous about starting therapy. Elizabeth works in a straightforward, person-focused way.
She listens first and then shapes conversations to match what each person needs. This means sessions can feel practical and down-to-earth rather than full of jargon.
Background and approach
Her practice draws on client-centred ideas, where the client's experience directs the pace and goals. She also uses psychodynamic approaches to look at past patterns that keep causing pain now. Both styles are used to help people understand themselves better and find new ways of relating to others.
She has spent ten years practising in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. Those years include supporting people with attachment issues, guilt and shame, sexuality, women's concerns and questions about life purpose. Elizabeth pays attention to culture and identity as part of a person’s story.
Sessions are designed to be collaborative so people feel involved in choices about their care. Elizabeth aims to be respectful and sensitive in every conversation. She focuses on small, manageable steps so progress feels realistic and steady.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 158067 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Elizabeth lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from past relationships and early life. A counsellor helps people notice repeating behaviours and feelings so they can make different choices now. This approach can be useful for working through attachment issues, guilt and longstanding relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and try methods that fit the person's goals and preferences. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person meeting, phone works well when a quieter setting is needed, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging is useful for ongoing reflection between sessions. These choices make therapy more flexible to fit work, family life or other commitments, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She supports people dealing with LGBT issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works on related areas like attachment, guilt and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-focused, with an emphasis on listening first. Conversations are tailored so the client guides the pace and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with a range of emotional and identity concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. BACP is shown as the credential provided.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give people different ways to connect. These options allow flexibility for differing schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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