About
Elizabeth uses her experience and expertise to support people in understanding the challenges they are facing and developing the skills and confidence to move forward.
Central to Elizabeth’s approach is the therapeutic relationship. She believes that effective therapy begins with feeling safe, heard and understood, and she places great importance on developing a collaborative and trusting relationship with each person she works with. Her approach is compassionate, non-judgemental and tailored to the individual, working alongside people rather than taking a ‘one-size fits all’ approach.
Position at Priory
Elizabeth is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Lead CBT and DBT Psychotherapist at Priory Hospital Altrincham. She has been part of the Priory team since September 2021.
Elizabeth has extensive experience working with people experiencing a wide range of complex mental health difficulties. Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, allowing treatment to be adapted to the needs and goals of the individual.
Alongside her individual clinical work, Elizabeth has a specialist interest in DBT and is involved in leading and delivering Priory’s comprehensive DBT pathway, including assessment, individual therapy, skills groups and ongoing treatment planning.
Elizabeth is also trained as an ADOS-2 assessor and contributes to autism assessments. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity and in adapting psychological therapy to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals.