Elizabeth Kinsey-James , BACP

Elizabeth Kinsey-James is a BACP-registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who brings a warm, gentle, and curious presence to her work. She prioritises empathy and kindness, creating a supportive environment where people can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Elizabeth works relationally, placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the process and adapting her methods to suit each person's needs.

Her practice blends person-centred principles with elements of psychodynamic therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Person-centred work supports a client's capacity for growth when given the right conditions, psychodynamic approaches explore how past and childhood experiences shape present difficulties, and CBT offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Elizabeth integrates these approaches to respond to what is most useful at any given time.

Trained in London, she has experience working online, in therapy clinics and counselling services, and in private practice, and she believes everyone can benefit from a thoughtful, compassionate space to heal and grow. Elizabeth describes her style as kind and curious, and she focuses on building a strong, trusting connection to support meaningful change.

Integrative approaches for online therapy

Elizabeth blends client-centred therapy, psychodynamic work, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support people in online settings. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-directive space where a person’s own resources for growth are encouraged - it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and early relationships influence current patterns, which can be useful for understanding attachment, repeated relationship difficulties, or longstanding emotional themes. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it well suited to managing anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Elizabeth works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. She draws on different methods as needed, tailoring the pace and focus to the client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Elizabeth can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographical constraints. These options allow ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists while letting clients choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for them.