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- Relationships and grief
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gichuki is a BACP counsellor who offers relational and integrative therapy. She works with adults and young people on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger and low self-esteem. Elizabeth also supports people coping with bereavement, ADHD and the effects of abuse or narcissistic relationships.
She blends person-centred work with psychodynamic ideas in a practical way. That means sessions often look at current patterns alongside earlier experiences that shaped them. Elizabeth uses that mix to help people understand why they feel stuck and to find clearer choices in day-to-day life.
Her approach is collaborative and grounded. Conversations focus on thoughts and everyday habits alongside feelings and relationships. She introduces tools and reflections that people can try between sessions to test what helps in real life.
Elizabeth has six years of clinical experience working both face to face and online. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, Client-centred work, Existential and Narrative threads when these suit a person’s needs. The therapy room aims to be a place to make sense of hard experiences and to plan small steps forward.
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili and she sees international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.
She blends person-centred work with psychodynamic ideas in a practical way. That means sessions often look at current patterns alongside earlier experiences that shaped them. Elizabeth uses that mix to help people understand why they feel stuck and to find clearer choices in day-to-day life.
Her approach is collaborative and grounded. Conversations focus on thoughts and everyday habits alongside feelings and relationships. She introduces tools and reflections that people can try between sessions to test what helps in real life.
Elizabeth has six years of clinical experience working both face to face and online. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, Client-centred work, Existential and Narrative threads when these suit a person’s needs. The therapy room aims to be a place to make sense of hard experiences and to plan small steps forward.
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili and she sees international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swahili
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters to them. It uses simple exercises to build action around chosen values when anxiety or low mood make decisions hard. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people see repeated ways of relating and try different, kinder responses in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what you want and suggest which methods might help most. Decisions about focus and technique are made collaboratively and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video useful for face-to-face conversation while others prefer phone sessions for a simpler setup; check what formats are offered and choose what suits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, grief, stress and low self-esteem, among other concerns listed on her profile.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her work is relational and integrative, combining person-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and practical tools to address thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience delivering face to face and online therapy with adults and young people.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.