Counsellor profile
Elizabeth "Liz" Pentz, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 4 years of experience
Person-centred counsellor for adult concerns
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- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (392398)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Elizabeth supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Bereavement support
About Elizabeth
BACP. 4 years' experience. Elizabeth "Liz" Pentz is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family concerns using a person-centred approach. She also supports people with grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem, addictions and intimacy-related matters.
Liz describes her main approach as client-centred therapy. She aims to listen without judgement and to offer a steady, accepting presence while people talk through difficult feelings. Sessions are 45 minutes long and are offered over a period of weeks or as a client prefers.
Alongside client-centred work, Liz uses mindfulness and relaxation techniques when these are helpful. Those skills are presented as practical tools people can try between sessions to manage stress, sleeping problems or anxious moments.
She has experience supporting people through bereavement and loss and has worked with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Liz also helps with parenting strain, career pressures, compassion fatigue and some neurodiversity‑related concerns such as autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Her practice emphasises helping people build stronger internal coping resources rather than providing direct advice. People are encouraged to explore their feelings and develop personal strategies that fit their lives. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How client-centred and trauma-focused work translates to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving a person space to talk and be heard without judgement. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports the client to find their own ways forward. It is often used for stress, low mood and relationship concerns.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and relaxation exercises. These techniques help with anxiety, sleeping difficulties and moments of high stress by bringing attention back to the present and calming the body. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working through the effects of traumatic experiences in a paced way that aims to reduce their hold on day-to-day life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options together with the client and agree which methods to try based on the client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative decision can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know how appointments will be run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and shorten travel time. They also allow practical choices such as using audio only for a shorter check-in or adding mindfulness exercises that are easy to practice between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, self‑esteem, addictions and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her primary approach is client-centred therapy, with added mindfulness and trauma-focused elements used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience in the UK.
Is she a registered counsellor with a professional body?
She is a Registered Member of the BACP as stated in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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