Elsa Da Cruz, BACP
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship and family support
- English Spanish Portuguese
About Elsa Da Cruz
Her clinical approach draws on client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies. This blend allows her to tailor sessions to each person, honoring individual strengths while addressing patterns that maintain distress. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance and works to create an environment where clients can begin to feel safe and empowered in their process.
Elsa has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and across age ranges on issues including grief, attachment and abandonment concerns, family and blended-family difficulties, parenting and fatherhood issues, codependency, commitment and relationship challenges, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and identity-related needs such as LGBT concerns. She also supports clients facing work-related stressors and first responder issues, and offers coaching-style support when appropriate.
Sessions may be offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and she is experienced in adapting therapeutic methods to fit different cultural perspectives and personal histories. Elsa focuses on each client’s uniqueness, helping them explore meaning, build coping skills and work toward clearer, more manageable next steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elsa Da Cruz have?
Elsa Da Cruz has 8 years of experience.
Is Elsa Da Cruz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Elsa Da Cruz provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Where is Elsa Da Cruz located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Elsa Da Cruz as my therapist?
You can work with Elsa Da Cruz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elsa Da Cruz work with international clients?
Yes, Elsa Da Cruz works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elsa Da Cruz 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.
Could Remote Therapy Suit Your Needs?
Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or managing life transitions, online therapy is an effective way to access support and can work similarly to traditional in-person sessions for many people.One major benefit is flexibility - clients can choose the format that best fits their life, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistency and to integrate therapy into busy schedules.
Therapists offering remote work are licensed professionals trained in established approaches, and you can change providers if you feel a different fit would be more helpful. Remote therapy makes professional support more accessible while allowing therapists to adapt techniques to an online setting.