Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau, BACP

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, family concerns, eating and anger problems, career stress and major life changes. Her name appears first to make it clear who leads the work. Elizabeth keeps sessions practical and adaptable. She listens first, then tailors a plan to each person’s needs. Conversations may include talking, guided exercises and art-based activities when helpful. She draws on hypnotherapy alongside talking approaches to offer different ways of working. Her background includes social work practice in Hong Kong and experience supporting people affected by substance use, mental health problems, bereavement and trauma. That prior work shapes how she responds to distress and life transitions now. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. She also holds hypnotherapy registration and runs creative sessions using mindful art materials such as Zentangle and Nagomi art. Elizabeth speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and accepts international clients. She aims to make the first steps simple: a short questionnaire matches people to her, then scheduling follows. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers a non-judgemental space and follows the person’s lead to help them find their own solutions; this approach suits a wide range of concerns including anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. Sessions often include practical tasks and new ways of coping to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It uses clear skill-building in areas such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can be useful for people struggling with intense reactions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process may mean combining talking, practical exercises and creative techniques to see what helps most. Check session formats before booking to confirm how sessions are offered. Many people find online therapy helps fit counselling into a busy life because it removes travel, can be easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and lets people choose a quieter time for shorter check-ins or longer sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which ways of working will best meet practical needs.