Elizabeth Davis , BACP

Elizabeth Davis is an integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with 14 years of professional experience. She combines training across several therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person's needs, and she has specialist training that supports work with birth trauma, infant mental health, and trauma-informed approaches for children and young people. Her background includes roles supporting parents, children and families in community and charity settings, and she currently works with a parent mental health charity where she focuses on helping families get the best possible start.

Her practice includes work with adults, children and teenagers, addressing issues such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges and coping with life changes. Elizabeth has a particular interest in antenatal and postnatal concerns, bonding and attachment, birth-related trauma, and issues that affect family relationships across blended and traditional family structures. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and questions about life purpose.

Elizabeth offers a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients set the pace for what they want to work on. She aims to build a collaborative relationship grounded in respect and empathy, helping individuals and families explore practical ways to manage difficult feelings and improve relationships. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Elizabeth is available to support clients through that process.

Approaches for online family and trauma support

Elizabeth draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and is helpful for concerns about bonding, attachment and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing an empathetic, non-directive space where the client leads the work and the therapist offers acceptance and understanding - this approach supports self-exploration and emotional processing. CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop coping strategies for issues such as anxiety and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients to find what fits best. She tailors methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences, and revises the plan as therapy progresses to ensure it remains helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access support from home or between commitments, accommodate different communication preferences, and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.