- Sleep and rest
- Relationship support
- Practical tools
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Lizz" Benton uses a client-centred approach to help people make changes that matter to them. She aims to make sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. Lizz creates space for honest conversation about sleep, relationships, stress and self-esteem so people can start to feel less stuck.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years of professional experience. Lizz listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can be tried between sessions.
Lizz draws on a mix of approaches, including cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness, to address worry, low mood and sleep problems. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-informed thinking when relationship patterns are part of the difficulty. Each approach is used in plain language and adapted to an individual's needs.
Typical work might include noticing unhelpful habits, building small routines to support rest, and practising short exercises to manage anxiety. She also supports people dealing with family strain, parenting pressures, work stress and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to be practical and steady rather than rushed.
People who meet Lizz often want clear steps and straightforward feedback. She encourages curiosity about thoughts and feelings while keeping the focus on real-life changes. To start, she asks a few questions about current struggles and priorities so the first session can get straight to work.
Approaches that guide online sessions and support rest
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding first, with the counsellor following the client's lead and helping them name priorities and next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviours and suggests simple experiments to reduce worry and improve sleep. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in struggle.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and try methods that suit each person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as understanding grows.
Please confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of support when managing work, family or health commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to offer steady, practical help without changing the therapeutic focus.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with relationship strain, family and parenting issues, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, sleeping problems, anger, career worries and compassion fatigue.
What is the counselling style like?
Her style is client-centred and practical, combining listening with clear steps and simple exercises to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on relationship difficulties, family conflict, motivation and confidence.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.