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Elize Jonathan, BACP

Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change

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About Elize

Elize Jonathan is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She holds BACP accreditation, which is noted here as BACP. Elize focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression and supports those working through addiction and grief.

Elize takes a clear and down-to-earth approach in session. She sees the person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

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How Elize works

She aims to make the first steps less daunting and to help people feel more able to tackle difficult problems. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps people make practical changes they can try between meetings. She works with common concerns such as family conflict, anger, sleep problems and self-esteem.

She also supports people facing career uncertainty, coping with life changes and challenges connected to LGBT issues and bipolar conditions. Elize offers techniques useful for dealing with trauma, relationship strain, eating concerns and ADHD-related difficulties. She also provides coaching-style support for people wanting clearer goals and more structure in daily life.

Her way of working blends practical suggestions with steady feedback so people can notice small improvements. People who reach out can expect straightforward language and calm pacing in sessions. Elize encourages questions and adapts the pace to each person.

She aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having clear next steps to try between meetings.

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What Elize works with

The areas below are the ones Elize selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 5
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

Approaches that guide online sessions

Elize works from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify stressful thoughts and behaviours, then replace them with small experiments to test new ways of reacting; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and repetitive behaviours. Another strand focuses on behavioural activation and goal setting, helping people plan manageable activities to improve mood and daily routine, which often helps with depression, sleep and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Elize treats it as a shared process. She will talk through different options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps. The aim is to match techniques to what you want to change and to pace the work so it feels doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat or messaging works well for quick check-ins, written reflections or when being on camera is difficult. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between sessions.

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Common questions

What kinds of problems does Elize help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. Other concerns include addictions, grief, family conflict, anger and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Elize uses a down-to-earth, practical approach and focuses on people’s strengths. She helps set small goals and suggests exercises to try between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
Elize has five years of professional experience in the UK working with a range of emotional and behavioural issues. She emphasises collaborative goal setting in her work.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, listed here as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Elize offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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