Elaine Macgregor, BACP

Elaine Macgregor is a counsellor who draws on an integrative approach to meet each person’s needs. She is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with adults aged 18 and over. Elaine aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what’s difficult and decide what they want to change.

She helps with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. Relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns and problems around attachment also feature strongly in her work. Elaine supports people who are facing life changes, career pressures, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.

In sessions she blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. That flexible way of working means she can focus on patterns, values and practical steps the client wants to try. She talks about attachment and relational dynamics to help people understand recurring problems in relationships.

Elaine also offers support around eating and sleeping issues, feeling empty, codependency and caregiver stress. She will work at a pace that feels manageable, and can be flexible with short-term or longer-term work. Her practice is informed by ongoing supervision and continuing professional development.

Sessions are carried out in English and Portuguese. International clients are accepted. Before booking, people should confirm current session options so they know what formats are available.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match them. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions by teaching practical ways to move forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationship patterns shape current responses; it helps people understand why they repeat certain behaviours in relationships. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s experience and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space for exploration and change.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That might mean using more practical skill-building at times, and more reflective exploration at others, depending on what helps most.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered so you know what options are available. Registered or accredited professionals can still offer the same kinds of therapeutic conversations online as they do in person, and Elaine will tailor the approach to match each person’s needs and circumstances.