Elizabeth Gichuki, BACP

Elizabeth Gichuki is a relational and integrative counsellor with six years of practice. She works with adults and young people on issues that include anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns such as intimacy and communication. Elizabeth also supports people coping with trauma, abuse, ADHD, anger and low self-esteem, and she speaks English and Swahili.

Her background blends person-centred ideas with psychodynamic thinking. That means she pays attention to what matters to each person now, and also to how earlier experiences shape current feelings and patterns. Sessions often look at recurring relationship dynamics and early attachment experiences when those come up.

Elizabeth draws on narrative and existential approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She uses these in ways that suit the individual, helping people tell their story differently, find values that matter, and make practical choices. The work can include reflective conversation and occasional creative exercises aimed at making small changes in day-to-day life.

Clients described as survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse feature in her experience, as do people who have left narcissistic relationships. She also works with those facing caregiving stress, bereavement and sensitivity around sexual expression such as kink and BDSM culture.

Elizabeth is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to the platform process.

How her approaches work online and what to expect

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small, practical steps towards them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and early bonds; it helps people understand why they repeat certain relationship behaviours and work on building different responses. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a respectful therapeutic space where a person can explore feelings at their own pace and build self-understanding.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together they will choose the methods that fit best. That collaborative planning can change over time as practical goals become clearer.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work or family life and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins when needed or to use audio-only contact if bandwidth or comfort with video is an issue. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match individual needs and daily routines.