About Tsz
Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, career stress, depression and major life changes. She works with additional issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, family of origin problems, immigration challenges, isolation and questions about life purpose.
She is based in the United Kingdom and communicates in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Elizabeth uses talking therapy alongside other hands-on methods.
How Tsz works
She adapts what happens in sessions to each person. That can mean straightforward conversation, practical exercises, or creative materials when that suits the person. She aims to make sessions feel manageable and focused on the next steps.
Her background includes social work experience in Hong Kong and several years supporting people with drug and mental health problems, people who have been in prison, and those dealing with grief and trauma. Elizabeth also practises hypnotherapy and holds a General Hypnotherapy Register listing. Her combined experience informs a flexible approach to care.
She draws on a mix of methods including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools, dialectical behaviour approaches, existential ideas and hypnotherapy. Sessions are shaped around what a person needs most, whether that is coping skills, emotional regulation, exploring meaning, or focused behaviour change. People can expect a tailored plan and practical suggestions to try between sessions.
Elizabeth encourages steady progress and small, achievable goals as part of ongoing work.
Tsz lists 11 ways of working on the entry:
What Tsz works with
The areas below are the ones Tsz selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English, Mandarin, Cantonese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can find their own solutions; it helps when someone needs a calm space to talk things through and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for strong emotional reactions and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what matters to the person, try different ways of working, and agree a plan together. That means clients help shape which methods are used and can switch focus if something is not working.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from different places. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to use video or have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, writing about feelings, and ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while keeping the focus on progress.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Book with TszWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What difficulties does Elizabeth help with?
What is her therapeutic style like?
What experience does she bring?
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Which languages are available in sessions?
What session formats does she use for online work?
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
How do I begin therapy with her?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions