About Me

Liz Start is a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor at Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in Buckhurst Hill.

She is a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. Liz is practising in Person-Centred therapy with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Liz has helped children, young people and adults to work through a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confidence issues, bereavement, body image concerns, relationship issues, family problems, stress, and trauma.

Liz is a Level 4 CPACB qualified therapeutic counsellor and a member of the BACP.  Her approach is person-centred, which means the client is at the centre of the therapeutic process. She will work with each client to understand their issues and the change they wish to make to improve their mental health.  Liz believes the relationship between therapist and the client is fundamental to achieving positive outcomes.  Not all therapists are right for all clients but her door, heart and ears are open and ready for you!

When a client is ready to examine and address issues which are troubling them, Liz will be able to offer a positive, welcoming and safe space and work to challenge the client to explore and achieve personal growth, at a pace set by the client.

She believes in the uniqueness of each individual and understands that no issue is too small when troubling a client and she can work with you to realise the power of counselling in resolving problems and enhance day to day life.

Liz can offer face to face sessions at the centre or online. 

As a professional counsellor Liz has regular supervision and will regularly take part in workshops and CPD sessions.

As a member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy), Liz Start follows their code of professional conduct and ethics for good practice. As a therapeutic counsellor, she is also a member of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and hold an up-to-date personal liability insurance policy.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Practise
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 

Professional Memberships

• The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy