About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gichuki is a relational and integrative counsellor with six years of practice. She works with adults and young people to address problems that feel overwhelming. Her approach is warm and person-centred, aiming to help people understand what is getting in the way of their day-to-day life.
She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns. Survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and people recovering from narcissistic relationships, are among the issues she has experience with.
Elizabeth draws on a mix of person-centred and psychodynamic ideas. This can include gentle exploration of early life experiences and inner child work when that helps to make sense of the present. She uses narrative and existential ideas at times to help people reframe their story and find meaning in change.
Her practice aims to give people practical space to understand feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, clearer communication and more helpful coping strategies. The goal is to support people to feel more able to manage everyday stresses and rebuild a life that feels more manageable.
Elizabeth offers therapy in English and Swahili and works with clients in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has provided therapy both face to face and online.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people understand patterns that affect intimacy and trust. Client-Centred Therapy centres on empathetic listening and giving people space to find their own solutions, which can be helpful for low self-esteem and processing grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time if something does not feel helpful. The process is collaborative and paced to what the client can manage.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for people in different locations to work with registered or accredited professionals and to continue therapy through periods of change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relational and integrative, using person-centred listening alongside psychodynamic and narrative ideas to help people make sense of their experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with young people and adults on issues such as trauma, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili to support clients who speak either language.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy arrangement?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.