Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau, BACP

Therapist blending talk therapy, hypnotherapy, and art

Multilingual support
Hypnotherapy and art
Client-centered care

About Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau is a UK-based therapist who blends traditional talk therapy with creative and somatic techniques to support clients facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds BACP accreditation and is also registered as a social worker in Hong Kong, bringing experience working with people in prisons, ex-offenders, and those affected by drug and mental health issues.

Her practice includes work with grief and loss, low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and other life transitions. In addition to conversational therapy, she is a registered hypnotherapist listed on the General Hypnotherapy Register (registration no. 8964) and integrates mindful art processes to help clients access new perspectives and coping strategies.

Elizabeth draws on a range of creative qualifications to enrich sessions, including certification as a Zentangle teacher (CZT#36), training as a Draw All You Can instructor, and credentialing as a Japanese Nagomi Art Advanced instructor. She has also completed Enneagram training through an international positive psychology programme and is a qualified level 1 facilitator in the Personality Dimensions model.

She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and preferences, working collaboratively to explore goals and practical steps. Elizabeth acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to provide supportive, adaptable care in multiple languages including English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau have?

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau has 3 years of experience.

Is Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP.

In which languages does Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Where is Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau as my therapist?

Clients can work with Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau work with international clients?

Yes, Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens, reflects, and supports the client’s own process of self-exploration and growth. This approach helps people working through self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions by prioritizing the client's perspective and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change, offering structured tools that adapt well to remote sessions.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access different ways of thinking and responding, and can complement talk-based work for issues such as anxiety, habits, and trauma-related patterns. As a registered hypnotherapist, she integrates these techniques with other therapeutic methods when appropriate.

The therapist approaches treatment collaboratively, acknowledging that finding the right method is part of therapy. She works with clients to determine which combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the experience to each client.

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