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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Elsa
Counsellor (BACP), 8 years' experience. Elsa Da Cruz helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, LGBT concerns, coaching and ADHD concerns.
Elsa works in a direct, person-focused way. She uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused tools. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques also appear in her practice when they suit a person’s goals. Sessions aim to be practical and aimed at changes the client can notice.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep a difficulty going. She talks through feelings, thoughts and everyday responses. Practical exercises and short plans for coping are offered when they make sense. Mindfulness is used to help people notice what is happening in the moment.
Elsa has eight years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration. She works with people from different backgrounds and speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. International clients are accepted, and the approach is adjusted to the person’s culture and situation.
Her practice includes work on attachment and abandonment, blended family issues, body image, codependency, commitment worries, dependent personality patterns, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin problems, fatherhood concerns, first responder issues and forgiveness. Clients are guided to small, manageable steps and practical ways to reduce distress and improve relationships.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, helping them feel understood and able to clarify their priorities. It suits people who need time to make sense of feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses practical exercises and short plans to change them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in relationships and how emotional responses shape interactions; it helps people notice and shift those patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elsa will discuss different methods with the client and agree on what to try first. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family duties or travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps with practical limits like bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals use these options to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship and anger issues, as well as low self-esteem, depression, grief, LGBT concerns, coaching needs and ADHD-related difficulties.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, used depending on the person and their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor and emotional therapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check practical arrangements and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.