About Elize
Elize Jonathan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday problems and meets people where they are. Elize encourages clients to recognise their strengths and use them to manage difficult times.
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, trauma and relationship strain.
Background and approach
Her practice includes help for self-esteem, anger, sleeping and eating difficulties, and career or life changes. Elize uses straightforward conversations to build understanding. She aims to help people spot patterns that make things harder and try small, manageable steps to change them.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. She also supports people from LGBT communities and pays attention to how identity can affect wellbeing. Elize values clear goals and regular check-ins so therapy stays focused and practical.
To start, she asks people to reflect on what they want from therapy and then to plan the next steps together. Her approach is direct but warm, aiming to make therapy feel doable even when life feels overwhelming.
What Elize works with
Everything Elize lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Elize is listed here; the rest shows what else Elize works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
How evidence-based approaches work online
Elize uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour and replacing them with clearer, more helpful responses. This helps with anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching practical ways to respond differently in difficult moments.Another approach emphasises problem-solving and goal setting. It breaks larger issues into manageable steps and tracks progress week to week, which can help with motivation, coping with life changes and addictive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together with the client decide what fits best for their goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can be reviewed as therapy progresses so the method stays useful.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help them fit therapy around work, family and daily commitments. They can make regular check-ins easier, allow shorter focused meetings when needed, or reduce travel time so therapy fits a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Elize
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties. She also works on issues like sleep, eating, anger and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a practical, collaborative approach and uses straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and trying small, manageable steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of common mental health and life issues.
What credential does she hold 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 supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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