Elizabeth Kew, BACP

Elizabeth Kew is a BACP registered integrative therapist who offers in-person, online, and telephone sessions across the United Kingdom. She is a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - an organisation that sets professional standards for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. Elizabeth trained to a BSc level in Counselling at the University of East London, a degree accredited by the BACP, and her undergraduate research examined her personal experiences with psilocybin and how those experiences influenced her therapeutic journey.

Her clinical career began at Islington Mind, where she provided tailored integrative face-to-face counselling for people with complex psychological and mental health needs, including personality disorders, schizophrenia, and autism, and supported clients through identity and LGBTQIA+ related concerns. She later worked as an associate counsellor at St. Mary’s Hospital, offering in-person therapy to NHS staff in a sexual health clinic setting. Earlier volunteer work at The Listening Place involved face-to-face support for people in severe emotional crisis.

With a background in yoga teaching and an interest in somatics and the mind-body connection, Elizabeth describes her practice as integrative, blending psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic ideas to suit each person. She listens to each individual story, explores what the client wants from therapy, and tailors an approach that feels appropriately paced and effective. Her work focuses on identifying links, patterns, and themes to deepen self-understanding and support meaningful personal growth and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist offers empathic listening and supports the client to explore their own goals and values - this approach is helpful for people seeking validation, clarity, and personal growth. Psychodynamic therapy is used to explore patterns, unconscious influences, and early relational themes that can shape current difficulties; it can be especially useful for understanding long-standing emotional patterns and relationship issues. Mindfulness therapy invites simple attention practices and present-focused awareness to help with stress, anxiety, and managing difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be collaborative. Elizabeth will work with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel, helping people maintain continuity of care even when life is busy or circumstances change.