Elizabeth Ustabas, BACP

Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and understanding emotional patterns. One common way she works is through structured, skills-based approaches that teach coping tools for anxiety, stress and impulsivity - these are practical exercises you can use between sessions. She also uses trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult experiences at a comfortable pace, aiming to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to identify which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as things change. That collaborative discovery helps make sessions useful from the start and keeps the focus on what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions let therapists see facial cues and body language, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection and flexible scheduling. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping a steady therapeutic process.