Elizabeth (Liz) Cook, BACP
Elizabeth (Liz) Cook offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth (Liz) Cook offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes. She is easy to talk to and gives space for people to say what matters most. Liz aims to help clients find practical steps to feel steadier and more able to cope with day-to-day demands.
Liz qualified as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She brings 12 years of counselling experience and a prior 22-year background in social care supporting people with disabilities and their families.
Background and approach
That experience shapes her understanding of how illness and long-term conditions affect everyday life. Her work focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and grief. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, parenting pressures, career change, bipolar and ADHD-related difficulties.
Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, isolation and questions about life purpose. Liz uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside a person-centred approach. In session she gives time for people to describe their situation and then works with them to agree practical, manageable goals.
Conversations aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and try out new ways of coping in everyday life. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions tend to be practical, paced to the client, and focused on skills and small changes that add up over time.
Liz welcomes people who want clear, compassionate support as they work through difficult feelings and choices.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 54115 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
Approaches Elizabeth lists
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Online support
She also draws on a person-centred approach that prioritises listening and building a trusting working relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and safe to explore difficult feelings before trying new strategies.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and together they decide whether to focus more on skills-based CBT work or on supportive talking therapy. Plans are reviewed as work progresses to ensure they match what the person needs.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or use less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can support people who prefer writing or brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs.
Frequently asked
What sort of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and low mood, plus issues such as addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and eating or sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a person-centred approach, offering practical steps alongside listening and emotional support.
What background does she bring to her work?
Liz has 12 years of counselling experience and previously worked 22 years in social care supporting people with disabilities and their carers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How is payment arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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