About me
Hi, I’m Liz, and I run SelfScape Counselling.
Finding the right counsellor can feel like a big step, whether you’re looking for support for yourself or for someone you care about. My aim is to offer a calm, creative and compassionate space where you, or the young person you’re supporting, can feel comfortable being themselves, without judgement or pressure.
As a humanistic counsellor, I work with adults and young people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, relationships, body image, eating challenges, self-harm, stress, trauma and bereavement.
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, or even have the right words to explain how you feel. Sometimes we simply know that things just don’t feel quite right. Together, we can gently explore what’s going on and begin to make sense of your experiences, thoughts and emotions.
My experiences have given me deep insight into how our early experiences, relationships and environments can shape the way we see ourselves. With the right support, I believe we can begin to develop a kinder, more compassionate and authentic relationship with ourselves, finding a greater sense of who we are and what we need.
I also enjoy working creatively, because sometimes words aren't enough. Depending on what feels right for you, we can explore your experiences with curiosity and creativity, using imagery, symbols and metaphor to look at things in a different way. This can help bring things into the light and give a deeper understanding of ourselves. I am grounded in the belief that we all hold an inner wisdom and capacity for discovery, growth and healing.
I have a real passion for supporting young people aged 11–25 as they move through the many changes, from childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood.
These years are full of big questions around identity, belonging, relationships and figuring out who they’re becoming. It can feel exciting, confusing and overwhelming all at once. I feel genuinely privileged to walk alongside young people during this time, offering a safe space where they can feel heard, understood and accepted.
I also have experience supporting young people who are living with neurodiversity such as Autism and ADHD. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and always paced around the individual needs. Some young people find talking easy, while others find its more comfortable to do an activity alongside the conversation.
Where appropriate, I offer creative ways of working, including sand tray, painting, clay, puppets, cards and more. This is always guided by the young person’s own preferences, helping sessions feel engaging, accessible and comfortable.
I also have a passion for supporting weight related issues and body image. Having experienced my own bariatric surgery and significant weight loss, I understand how complex and deeply personal and individual the process of change can be, not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically too.
Weight loss can bring many changes and our internal sense of identity doesn't change as quickly as our physical. I bring professional understanding, empathy and personal insight to my work with clients navigating body image, self-esteem, and identity after weight loss or other significant change, offering a chance to explore and reconnect beyond weight or appearance.
Whether you are seeking counselling for yourself, or looking for support for you child or young person, My hope is that SelfScape can be a space where you feel heard, understood and accepted.
Whatever you’re holding, whether it feels big or small, you don’t have to carry it alone, I will walk alongside you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am Level 5 qualified in Humanistic Counselling and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I have spent over 15 years working with children and young people in various capacities, including education (primary and secondary) and pastoral support. During the latter part of this time, my role as a pastoral support and wellbeing mentor for students, aged 11–16 inspired me to pursue counselling as a career. I supported students through the many challenges that secondary school life can bring, including self-worth and self-esteem, self-harm, social media pressure, friendship issues, bereavement, family dynamics, exam stress, school pressure, gender questioning, anxiety, depression, peer influence, addiction, risk-taking behaviours, relationship issues (family and romantic), body image, eating disorders, food avoidance, emetophobia, and misophonia.
I have undertaken specialist training in Counselling & Nutrition for Bariatric Patients and Assisted Weight Loss, combining my humanistic approach with an understanding of how body image, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing are deeply interconnected.
Qualifications:
- Level 5 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (2025)
- Counselling & Nutrition for Bariatric Patients & Assisted Weight Loss (2025)
- BACP Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People (11–18 years) (2024)
- West Sussex County Council – Designated Safeguarding Lead Introduction (2024)
- MIND – Self-Harm, Body Dysmorphia & Eating Disorders (2024)
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid (2024)
NCFE Level 3 – Counselling Skills & Theory (2023) - NCFE Level 2 – Counselling Skills (2022)
MHFA – Youth Mental Health First Aider (2022)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
- Self-Harm
- Exam Stress
- Creative & Symbolic Therapy
- Understanding & Working with Trauma
- Therapy and the Arts
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Weight-related issues and the emotional, psychological, and lifestyle challenges that can accompany them.
These include:
- Weight-related concerns, over-eating, emotional eating, food addiction, obesity, overweight.
- Bariatric patient and assisted weight-loss support:
- Pre-intervention / supported weight-loss (navigating crisis points, low mood, or depression)
- Early post-intervention (adjusting to new lifestyle, body transformation, and limitations)
- Continued journey (maintenance, managing regain, or relapse)
- Transfer addiction and fat stigma
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have some concessionary sessions available at a reduced fee. Please contact me to discuss access to the reduced rate and current availability.
Free 15 min telephone or online introduction.
Sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes.
Morning, Daytime and Evening sessions offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
When I work
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Further information
Every client’s story is unique, and therapy is a collaborative process. I offer a gentle, empathic presence where you can explore your experiences safely, at your own pace.. Whether through conversation, reflection, or creative expression, we’ll work together to help you gain insight, clarity, and a deeper sense of self-acceptance.
My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, curiosity, and compassion as you make sense of your own path.
