Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau

• Stress and anxiety
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Hypnotherapy and art

About Tsz

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau helps people work through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She uses talking therapy alongside hypnotherapy and mindful art activities to support emotional and behavioural change. Tsz Yan is a BACP counsellor and has three years' counselling experience in the UK.

She offers practical, person-focused sessions that prioritise clear goals and coping strategies. Conversations are shaped around what a person wants to change, with techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy used alongside a client-centred stance. Hypnotherapy and art-based exercises may be used when useful for emotional regulation and self-expression.

Her background includes work with people affected by substance use, mental health problems, grief and loss, and those who have experienced trauma. This gives her experience of a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties and life transitions.

Tsz Yan also works with issues linked to attachment, abandonment, family of origin, caregiving stress, ageing and end-of-life concerns, immigration and isolation. She can support people dealing with career changes, eating concerns, anger and questions about life purpose.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Tsz Yan uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy alongside a client-centred way of working. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising new skills to manage mood or anxiety. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits.

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to work on specific issues such as cravings, anxiety or confidence, and can be combined with talking work when suitable. A client-centred approach means sessions start from the person's priorities, with the counsellor responding to what matters most to them.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan as work progresses. This helps to fit therapy to the person rather than forcing a single model.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family or travel, permit shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel to a clinic. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as CBT exercises or hypnotherapy guidance to work in remote sessions.

Topics Tsz lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• HIV and AIDS
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Tsz

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she helps people with, using a mix of talking therapies and practical techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers a client-centred approach with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, plus hypnotherapy and mindful art activities.

What experience does she have?

She has three years' counselling experience in the UK and previous professional work with people affected by substance use, mental health issues and grief.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Does she take international clients?

Yes.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; 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 your first session.