About Elsa
Elsa Da Cruz helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and relationship problems. She supports those dealing with anger, ADHD, LGBT issues and life changes such as separation. Elsa works in English, Spanish and Portuguese and practises from the United Kingdom.
Elsa is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She brings eight years of experience to sessions and adapts her work to each person's needs.
How Elsa works
Conversations are intended to feel calm and non-judgemental so people can speak honestly about what matters most to them. Her approach is practical and collaborative. Some sessions focus on noticing thoughts and patterns and testing small changes.
Other times the work pays attention to emotions and relationships and how they shape day-to-day life. Mindfulness techniques are used when they fit the client's goals and preferences. Elsa pays attention to the stories people bring from their families and pasts, and looks at how those early patterns show up now.
She also helps people set short-term goals and build coping skills for stress, work pressure or parenting strains. The aim is to leave sessions with clearer next steps. People can expect an empathetic style that balances listening with practical tools.
Elsa values collaboration and tailors each meeting to what a person needs right now. She invites open conversation about goals and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Elsa lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Elsa works with
The areas below are the ones Elsa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a persons own perspective. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can explore what matters and make choices that feel right. This approach helps with self-esteem, grief and finding direction.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It works well for stress, anxiety and practical coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elsa will discuss options and tailor the plan to the individuals goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. Registered or accredited professionals can provide all these formats, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
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