Welcome to my therapy space, where feeling better begins

I’m Elizabeth Paterson, an experienced accredited therapist, and I’m here to support you.

I’m a humanistic relational counsellor and I do my absolute best to support people in a way that helps them feel comfortable and empowered.

I make my sessions work conveniently for you and how often you would like whether it’s meeting me weekly, fortnightly, or flexibly. You set the pace.

I’m based in Leeds and work online throughout the UK as well as many countries globally.

This is a warm and welcoming space for you to begin feeling better.

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 therapy sessions together

My goal during every one of our therapy sessions, is to give you the space and support to be able to think your way through your concerns. We will build on your understanding, self-awareness and general wellbeing to empower you to find the solutions that work best for you.

So what’s going on with you?

I know just how difficult it can be to adapt to all kinds of new experiences. Like when relationships with our friends, family or partners change, or we reach life milestones and we wonder what this means. Sometimes changes in our careers or education affect us in ways we weren’t expecting. Of course, losing people we love, our pets or just the way things used to be, can feel so completely devastating.

Or maybe it is change that you are looking for. Do you feel stuck or that things are becoming boring, hard to maintain or generally unfulfilling? It can be difficult working out what changes we need and how to go about it alone.

Nurturing therapy sessions

This world is certainly complicated at times, but a lot smoother with the right support network. I am here for you as you work things out. You might want to use our sessions as a safe place unconnected to everyday life, to offload your thoughts or re-organise them. There may be times I can offer you some insights, or help you to reveal your blind spots. We might look at the coping mechanisms you use, or help you understand your attachment and relationship styles. Some people find it helpful to think about their conditions of worth or unravel their past with new perspectives and deeper understanding.

Throughout our counselling sessions, I will listen with great care and warmth. I have many years of experience and update my training often. Working with me can be really helpful in building resilience, self-confidence and compassion which can have a lasting and positive impact on your wellbeing.

Connect with me to find out more.

Workplaces

I work with schools and businesses supporting their staff’s wellbeing

Let me know your requirements here and let’s make your workplace a happier place.

Online

Providing online therapy is what I love. I’ve done extensive training to make sure our work together gives you all the benefits of traditional therapy but with the addition of convenience.

Find out more about video, live messaging, telephone and email therapy here, plus tips and loads of info on how I keep you safe and secure.

Outdoor

Outdoor therapy is a highly intuitive and effective way to use the environment to gain new perspectives during our therapy together. It can be really useful for processing difficult emotions and finding calm.

We can walk and talk, sit on a bench, or be creative in the outside space.

I offer this as a bespoke service, with your comfort in mind, and may cost more than online sessions.

Bring your whole self

Your individuality is openly celebrated and welcomed here. Just be you. If you find it helpful, we can explore how your experiences intersect with who you are. We can unpick your experiences of gender, relationships, social background, age, religion, ethnicity, ability, neurodiversity, health, heritage, education, and political beliefs.

In other words, you can bring your whole self.

Free Consultation

Seeking therapy can be daunting — I have been there.

I offer a free 15-minute conversation where we can get to know each other a little, and you can ask me any questions you have.

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

Starting therapy

You can email, call, text me or fill in the contact form here to start therapy with me.

Feel free to ask me any questions you have.

From there, I email out some paperwork that explains some more about how we can work together and there is a form for you to fill in. You can see a copy of these here, if you’re interested.

Then we find a time that suits you for the therapy to start.

First sessions often involve getting to know each other a little more, and about why you are here and what you would like. We work on setting a pace that feels right for you, with no assumptions. This is the unique space, just for you to be you. I will hold you safely.