Elizabeth "Lizz" Benton

• Relationship issues
• Parenting support
• CBT and ACT

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth "Lizz" Benton works on relationship and family concerns, parenting stresses, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She uses client-centred methods alongside CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people clarify goals and practise new ways of responding. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

In sessions she encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings. She listens without judging and helps people notice what matters to them. Practical exercises and short tasks between meetings are offered when they suit the person’s aims.

She pays attention to how attachment patterns shape connection and how thoughts and behaviours maintain difficulties. That means looking at patterns in relationships, communication habits, and responses to stress. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioural work to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternatives.

Lizz assists with relationship strain, parenting pressures, career stress, sleep problems and anger. Her practice also covers longer-term issues such as chronic illness, codependency, separation and compassion fatigue. She is experienced with autistic adults and attachment-related concerns.

When someone wants to start, she works with them to set clear goals and choose methods that fit their situation. Sessions are practical and paced to the person’s needs, with a balance of talking and active tasks. The overall aim is to strengthen coping and improve day-to-day functioning.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps towards them. It helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about what matters and wants to build actions that match their values.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current interactions. It is useful for people who notice repeated problems with trust, closeness or communication in relationships.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s perspective at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens and reflects to help the person find their own solutions and make decisions that fit their life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as the work progresses.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments, and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that better suits someone’s daily routine.

Topics Elizabeth lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Somatization
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Elizabeth

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety, stress and related sleep problems using cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers client-centred counselling drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, attachment-based work and mindfulness approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional counselling experience in the UK and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is she based?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live abroad?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.