She approaches assessment and therapy with a collaborative and holistic focus. Lizzie recognises that taking the first steps to engage in psychological therapy can at times feel daunting and stressful; she therefore prioritises building a trusting, respectful, and down-to-earth working relationship. Lizzie recognises that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to psychological therapy is not helpful; therefore, she tailors her work to each individual, taking into account their unique needs, goals, and current circumstances. In addition to her core training in CBT, Lizzie has trained in and draws upon Compassion Focused Therapy; she is a
qualified Cognitive Analytic Therapist and is qualified in the use of EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies. She also draws on narrative therapy-based approaches when working with trauma and bereavement, and has extensive experience of working with family carers and those supporting people living with dementia.

Lizzie is skilled at addressing issues that affect mood and day-to-day living, including depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, panic attacks, trauma, relationship concerns, excessive stress, memory problems, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue. Her experience across specialist NHS settings has led to an interest in the links between the mind and body. She has extensive experience supporting individuals receiving cancer treatment, those living with MS, ME, Long Covid, Lupus, stroke, heart, respiratory and gastric problems, and other acute and long-term conditions.

Lizzie enjoys working with individuals of all ages, cultures and identities, and has worked with adolescents and adults with diagnoses of Autism, Down’s Syndrome and Williams Syndrome. She also provides training and clinical supervision. She
maintains a long-standing interest in research on gut health and the gut microbiome, and how this affects brain health. Her personal interests include social dancing for mental health and wellbeing, the positive impact of different types of music, outdoor activities and compassion-focused practices.