Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau, BACP

Client-centered therapist combining talk and creative therapies

BACP credential
Speaks English Mandarin Cantonese
Hypnotherapy and art-based work

About Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau is a UK-credentialed therapist who combines talk-based work with creative and experiential methods to support people through difficult life challenges. She is also registered as a social worker in Hong Kong and has experience working with prison inmates, ex-offenders and people affected by drug use and mental health difficulties. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including grief and loss, low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.

She holds a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is a registered hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (Reg no: 8964). Alongside talking therapies she offers mindful art-based activities, drawing on qualifications such as Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT#36), Draw All You Can certified teacher, and Certified Japanese Nagomi Art Advanced instructor. Her additional training includes Enneagram work through the International Positive Psychological Association train the trainer programme and qualification as a Personality Dimension level 1 facilitator.

Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person's unique needs and preferences. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and exploration, inviting clients to try different methods and find what best supports their healing and personal growth.

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?

She has 3 years of experience.

Is Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential.

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?

You 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?

Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tsz Yan Elizabeth Yau cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than symptom labels - it creates a respectful, non-directive space where the therapist follows the client’s concerns and supports self-discovery. This approach can help with issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and the client’s own resources.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, problem-focused approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with addictive patterns by offering practical strategies and skills practice.

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits, reduce distress, and access internal resources; it is offered alongside talk-based and creative work for clients who find that an experiential method suits them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences, adapting plans over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity when in-person meetings are impractical, and enable people to receive consistent support from therapists regardless of location.

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