- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Guilt and shame
About Elaine
Elaine McQueen is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, grief and loss, and related concerns such as depression and anger. Elaine also supports those carrying guilt and shame and other painful feelings that affect daily life.
Elaine keeps conversations direct and respectful. She adapts how she talks and plans work from session to session to suit what each person brings. Her approach aims to make difficult topics more manageable so people can think clearly about next steps.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems going, such as how thoughts, habits and relationships interact. She helps people break problems into small, practical steps and tests what works in everyday life. For someone recovering from addiction or coping with loss, this can mean setting short goals and reviewing progress together.
Elaine’s background includes a decade of practice with a wide range of concerns, from parenting stress and career strain to trauma and intimacy issues. She describes her work as sensitive to individual circumstance while being straightforward about what will be tried in therapy. Clients are invited to shape the pace and focus of their work.
To begin, clients use the site matching process and book an initial session. Elaine works in English and does not take international clients at this time. Practical details such as fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Evidence-based techniques and working online
Elaine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. One common approach looks at the thoughts that feed anxiety and guilt and helps people test different ways of thinking to see what changes how they feel and act. This method is useful for stress, anxiety and shame-related concerns.Another practical angle focuses on small, achievable behavioural steps. For issues like addiction, grief or low mood, setting short goals and reviewing what happened between sessions can build steady change. This is about trying things in everyday life and adjusting plans as needed.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Elaine will work collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She invites clients to shape the pace and focus and to review progress together so the approach can be adjusted if it is not helping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit sessions around family, work or care responsibilities and can reduce travel time. Others choose formats that allow shorter check-ins or telephone conversations when that is more practical.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and loss, and related issues including depression, anger and self-esteem concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She listens for patterns that keep those feelings active and helps people break them into smaller steps to test in daily life. The process focuses on practical changes rather than quick fixes.
How much experience does she have?
Elaine has 10 years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm available session options before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.