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Elena Kormalou, BACP

Elena Kormalou is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience.

About Elena

Elena Kormalou is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and concentration difficulties. Elena aims to make the first step easier for anyone feeling unsure about therapy.

She creates a calm space where people can speak openly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Elena works in a straightforward way. She listens first and helps set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps to cope better day to day. Conversations cover what’s happening now and patterns that keep problems going. She draws on evidence-based methods such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

These approaches are used to help with unprocessed trauma, anxious thinking and unhelpful behaviours. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are added when helpful to build awareness and keep progress moving. Elena also brings experience supporting people with ADHD, autism and intellectual disability.

She helps carers facing long-term stress and people coping with chronic pain or terminal illness matters. Her work includes talking through family of origin issues, guilt and forgiveness, and struggles with eating and mood. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged for international clients.

Elena encourages a collaborative pace and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and life. If you are ready to try therapy, she guides you through the first steps and the early sessions.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	58464	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Elena names

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Therapy approaches you can access online

Elena commonly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. This approach looks at how a person’s memories and reactions link to current worries and helps build safer ways of coping.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, and then act in line with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify and change thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems stuck, such as anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, try methods that suit your needs and adjust the plan as you go. This is a collaborative process where your preferences help shape which techniques are used.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when keeping to a short check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates or people who prefer not to use audio. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel, while keeping the process flexible.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Elena help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and attention or concentration difficulties. She also works with related issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress and eating problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and calm. She listens first, helps set clear goals and uses practical steps so people can manage day-to-day life better.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of professional experience providing therapeutic support across a range of concerns and settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Elena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.