A space for you to be heard

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Hello and a super warm welcome. I’m Elizabeth Paterson, you can call me Beth, and I’m an experienced, BACP accredited therapist.

You might be super capable on the outside, meeting friends and deadlines. But beneath that, there’s a gnawing anxiousness. You keep busy to avoid difficult thoughts, steer clear of certain places or people because of how they leave you feeling, or notice that everyday things seem harder than they once did. Perhaps you’re feeling a bit stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things don’t feel quite right.

I’m here to help you explore what’s really going on and figure out what you need, in a safe and compassionate space.

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Therapy with me might look a little like this

A steady, confidential space where you can step back from everyday demands and begin to make sense of your thoughts and feelings without pressure. Together, we can slow things down enough to notice what’s really going on underneath.

Depending on what feels relevant for you, we might explore patterns in relationships and attachment, the coping strategies you’ve developed over time, or the core beliefs that shape how you see yourself and your place in the world. These patterns often make perfect sense once we start to understand where they’ve come from and how they continue to show up now.

At times, I may offer reflections or gentle challenge to help you notice blind spots or alternative perspectives that could support change. This isn’t about fixing you, but about developing greater awareness, choice, and self-understanding.

Many people find this process brings increased self-compassion, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of confidence in how they relate to themselves and others.

I bring years of experience as an accredited therapist and continue to develop my practice so the work we do together is grounded, thoughtful, and effective.

I’m based in Leeds and offer online therapy to clients across the UK and in many countries worldwide.

A space where you can be yourself

Many people spend a lot of time adapting to fit in, managing other people’s expectations, or wondering how they’ll be perceived. Therapy here can be somewhere different.

Whatever matters to you is welcome here. We can explore your experiences, relationships, identity, challenges, strengths, and the things that make you who you are.

I have completed a wide range of additional training, including Gender & Relationship Diversity and Neurodiversity, which helps me offer a space where you can be yourself without needing to explain or justify who you are.

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I can help you find …

self compassion     growth     connection     authenticity     self-awareness      confidence      purpose      calm     resilience     balance    fulfillment     well-being     self-acceptance     change     clarity     courage     trust     insight     freedom     belonging     self discovery     creativity     strengths  self compassion     growth     connection     authenticity     self-awareness      confidence      purpose      calm     resilience     balance    fulfillment     well-being     self-acceptance     change     clarity     courage     trust     insight     freedom     belonging     self discovery     creativity     strengths  

Our sessions are all about you

My work is all about putting my clients first, which includes moving away from unhelpful traditional therapy structures. I’m happy to meet with you weekly, fortnightly, or more flexibly depending on what suits you, and if you prefer shorter or longer sessions we can have them! All this is thought about and agreed in advance so everything is clear and contained.

I also offer occasional catch-up sessions for returning clients who feel they’d benefit from a session or two of support. So long as I’ve got the availability, we can pick straight up from where we left things.

Free Consultation

Connect with Elizabeth Paterson

Seeking therapy can be daunting. I’ve been there too.

Would you like a free 15-minute conversation to get to know each other a little, and you’re welcome ask me questions.

There is absolutely no commitment to work with me; it’s simply an opportunity to find out more.

Starting therapy

You can reach out however feels best for you: email, call, text, or fill in the Connect page to get started.

If you have any questions, just ask!

Once you’re ready, I’ll send over some paperwork with a bit more about how we can work together, plus a short form for you to fill in.

From there, we’ll find a time that works for you to begin.

Your first session is a gentle start, getting to know each other, exploring what’s brought you here, and figuring out what you’d like from therapy. There’s no rush, no assumptions, just a space that’s yours, where you can be fully you. I’ll be here to support you.

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Therapy prices

Online Counselling – £55 per session (50 minutes)

If you’re interested in outdoor therapy, just drop me a message, and we can chat about what works best and the pricing.

For workplace wellbeing support, I offer tailored packages to meet your team’s needs. Feel free to get in touch, and we can explore the options together.

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If you are in need of urgent support please contact the relevant NHS services, such as  your GP, local crisis line or call 111 or 999

If you are looking for someone to speak to right now, you may like to call Samaritans on 116123 or text Shout to 85258.