Elizabeth Willoughby

I can help with...

• Addictions – alcohol, drugs, etc
• Anxiety
• Bereavement and loss
• Bullying
• Depression
• Emotional abuse
• Family issues
• Identity issues
• Infertility
• Loneliness and isolation
• Low self-esteem
• Physical abuse
• Pregnancy, birth and loss
• Separation and divorce
• Sexual abuse
• Spirituality
• Stress

Types of clients I see

• Individuals
• Older people
• Trainees

Languages I speak

• English
• French
• Spanish

Location(s)

• 180–186 King's Cross Rd, Kings Cross, WC1X 9DE
• High Barnet
• Online

Types of therapy I offer

• Creative therapies
• Gestalt psychotherapy
• Mindfulness
• Person-centred

My approach

I can offer you a secure, compassionate and non-judgemental space to explore your feelings and any aspects of your life where you feel stuck. Using a range of theory and approaches including Gestalt, person-centred, mindfulness and creative tools (such as poetry and creative writing), I will work with you to raise your self-awareness so that wounds can be healed and new paths forged.

Recent client feedback:

“For the first time in my life, I felt heard.”

“A safe space to express my emotions with no fear of judgment.”

“Elizabeth supported me throughout and gave me space to think things through.”

“Elizabeth has successfully encouraged me to examine/alter my perspective about certain things, which has been helpful, and validated my feelings about other things.”

Training, qualifications and experience

I hold a Diploma in Gestalt Counselling and a Certificate in Humanistic Counselling from the Gestalt Centre, accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In addition to my private client work, I have worked as a NHS talking therapy counsellor for a number years and continue to work in this area. I hold a NHS Practitioner Certificate in Counselling for Depression (PCE CfD).

I also hold a Certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness.

I regularly attend courses that explore creative writing such as journaling and poetry as a therapeutic tool

My background is in education where I worked for many years prior to becoming a counsellor.

Professional affiliations

I am an accredited member of the BACP.

My work is regularly supervised by BACP-accredited supervisors.

I am also a member of Lapidus International (writing for wellbeing).

I hold professional insurance and am DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked. I am also a member of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Code of ethics

I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

Fees and availability

• £70 per session
• Concessionary rates available (please ask)
• Online sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Face to face sessions:
  • High Barnet: Mondays
  • King’s Cross: Wednesdays