Elsa Da Cruz

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and mindfulness
• Grief and relationship

About Elsa

Elsa Da Cruz works with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, grief, coaching and ADHD using person-centred ways of working alongside cognitive and mindfulness techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of experience in counselling.

Elsa uses practical conversation and focused exercises to help people manage day-to-day problems. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify unhelpful patterns, try different strategies and build clearer thinking and calmer responses. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness in most sessions.

Her background includes work with people facing family of origin issues, abandonment and attachment problems, blended family matters, and separation or divorce. She also addresses body image, codependency, commitment and dependent personality concerns, and the emotional effects of domestic violence.

Elsa supports people dealing with fatherhood issues, first responder issues and forgiveness work, along with grief and loss. She offers help for relationship difficulties, commitment questions and problems linked to parenting stress.

She works in English, Spanish and Portuguese and accepts international clients. The first meeting focuses on the immediate problem, practical goals and how to work together. Follow-up sessions review progress and adapt the approach where needed.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening approach where the counsellor follows the person's concerns and reflects what matters most. It helps people who need someone to listen and to clarify their own priorities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is useful for problems like anxiety, low mood and anger where thought patterns affect feelings and actions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings and relationship patterns to help people express and understand emotions more clearly. It can be helpful for relationship distress, attachment issues and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods and adapt the mix of Client-Centred, CBT or EFT according to the person’s needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in between activities. If you need clarification on which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to maintain continuity of care and to make scheduled sessions more convenient for people with busy lives.

Topics Elsa lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• LGBT
• Grief
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Elsa

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among her main concerns and she uses cognitive and mindfulness strategies to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness approaches, with elements of Emotionally-Focused and Solution-Focused work where helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in counselling and related emotional work.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes. The profile states that international clients are accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.