- Client-centred approach
- Practical strategies
- Focus on relationships
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Lizz" Benton uses a client-centred approach to help people talk through the problems that matter to them. She brings a straightforward and calm manner to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Lizz holds BACP registration and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
She commonly helps people with relationship concerns, family tension and parenting challenges. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, motivation, stress and anxiety. Intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger and career worries are other areas she often addresses.
Lizz draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to shape conversations and practical work. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening also inform how she responds to someone’s situation. Sessions tend to focus on clarity, small experiments and building routines that fit everyday life.
People who come to Lizz can expect a non-judgemental atmosphere where they are invited to name what matters most. She aims to help people notice patterns, try new responses and build habits that support wellbeing. Her style is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her practice includes work with compassion fatigue, chronic illness and a range of personality and attachment concerns. She accepts clients from the UK and internationally and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to commit to small actions that match their values. It can help when someone feels stuck by moving attention toward what matters in life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses simple exercises to test unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Client-centred therapy focuses on attentive listening and making space for a person to lead the conversation so they feel understood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to what has helped or not helped before, and agree on a way of working together. That might mean combining elements from different methods and reviewing progress as things move on.
If you are considering online therapy with this counsellor, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or family life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions useful for maintaining continuity and for practical, skills-based work such as mindfulness practice, ACT exercises and CBT techniques.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor commonly help with?
She works with relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, stress and anxiety. She also supports people facing intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger or career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, using clear conversation and practical steps. Techniques from ACT, CBT and mindfulness are used to test small changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and has supported people with a broad mix of relationship and wellbeing concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.