Psychotherapist

Hi, my name is Liz, and my pronouns are she/her. I am a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and a Registered member of the BACP.
My training included a wide variety of approaches, with a special focus on existential psychotherapy. This is an approach which considers how we live, how we relate to one another and what it means to be human, all of which are often a source of anxiety. I will gently help you explore your experience, difficulties and feelings, a process which can help you to better understand yourself, to make meaning of your experience, and to find ways in which to live better. Whilst our past is important, it need not determine how we live now and in the future. Exploring and understanding our past can help us make choices as to how to live now.
My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, family trauma, work-related stress, difficulties arising from neurodiversity, issues of identity, feelings of self-hate, compulsive behaviours, grief, loss, bereavement, relationship breakdown, abuse, and suicidal thoughts.
Often, clients feel that they are, in some way, at odds with the world, and feel troubled by this. Existential therapy often feels intuitive as an approach when this is the case.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I had a long corporate consulting career in a professional services firm, including experience of working in the City of London. I understand well the stresses and challenges of a corporate life, and am well equipped to help you consider how you manage these.
I work from my premises in Chichester, and see clients both in person and online, Monday to Thursday. I have access to a wheelchair accessible space in Chichester.
I am recognised by AXA Health and Aviva Health as an approved provider.



As well as having worked as a therapist within general counselling services and in private practice, I have worked as a volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Care and Maytree Respite Care for people in suicidal crisis.
I have a special interest in working with individuals who are facing challenges in living as a neurodiverse person in a neurotypical world, and work with clients who live with autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
I also work extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma in relation to their family.
I am passionate about providing access to affirmative therapy for trans and gender non-conforming folk and provide an LGBTQ+ safe space. I especially welcome enquiries about concessionary spaces from members of the trans and gender non-conforming community. I strongly oppose the April 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex and am a member of Therapists Against Conversion Therapy and Transphobia.
What I can help with
Areas where I can help include:
I work with individuals aged 18 and over
Sessions are 50 minutes long, and are typically weekly at the same time each week. My therapy room is in Chichester, where I work both in person and online.
My fee for a 50 minute session starts from £67. I also offer some concessionary places and have a concessionary rate for trainee therapists. I am recognised by AXA Health.
Book an initial consultation below.

Psychotherapy qualifications
BACP (Registered Member)
UKCP (Accredited)
Regent’s University London:
Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy
MA Psychotherapy & Counselling
Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling
Other qualifications
Formerly a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (now resigned)
Formerly an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (now resigned)
MA Engineering Science
Email me on hello@lizmichaeltherapy.com or use the form below to enquire and/or book a free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes. Alternatively you can call me on 07767966843. Please leave a voicemail if I am unable to answer when you call.