Elizabeth Ustabas, BACP

Elizabeth Ustabas is a UK-licensed therapist and an experienced counselling tutor who delivers training at levels 2 to 4. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional membership with a recognised UK counselling body. Elizabeth has four years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns including ADHD, grief, bipolar and depression.

She has particular experience working with neurodivergent clients who want to deepen their self-understanding, and she also supports those facing intimacy and attachment issues, communication and control challenges, and the impacts of life changes such as separation or bereavement. Elizabeth draws on evidence-based techniques and a coaching orientation when appropriate, helping clients develop practical coping strategies while exploring underlying patterns that affect wellbeing.

Elizabeth believes that each person is the expert on their own story and that personal strengths are powerful resources in therapy. She places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and works collaboratively to build trust and clarity. While therapy can feel challenging at times, Elizabeth is committed to walking alongside clients through the process of healing and growth so they can regain a greater sense of wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Support

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and personal insight. One key strand of her work involves skills-based strategies for managing stress, anxiety and impulsivity - teaching breathing, grounding and emotion-regulation tools that clients can use in daily life to reduce overwhelm. Another strand supports people processing trauma and relationship difficulties, offering careful exploration of past experiences and their impact on current patterns to promote understanding and gradual healing. She also incorporates coaching-oriented methods to help clients set achievable goals and navigate life transitions such as separation, career change or grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Elizabeth treats this as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify which techniques match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as trust builds and priorities evolve. Clients are involved in shaping the focus and pace of therapy so the work fits their life.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. This range of options makes it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family and other commitments, and allows therapy to continue when in-person meetings are impractical.