Elena Kormalou, BACP
Elena Kormalou is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience.
About Elena
Elena Kormalou is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. She supports people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, trauma or difficulties with concentration and memory. Elena aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.
She creates a calm, open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-life problems. Elena listens for what matters most and helps people clarify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Her approach draws on several therapies to match what a person needs at the time.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques are used to help with changing unhelpful patterns and building daily coping skills. Motivational interviewing can support people wrestling with addictive behaviours or readiness to change. Elena also brings psychodynamic ideas to help people understand long-standing patterns that affect mood and relationships.
That background helps when issues link back to family of origin, shame, or unresolved loss. She works with multicultural concerns and supports carers, people facing chronic illness, and those coping with isolation. Sessions are offered in English and are available remotely.
Elena uses short, clear explanations and practical tools so therapy fits into everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 58464 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Elena works with
Everything Elena lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elena lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts rather than fighting them and committing to actions that match personal values. ACT can help when people feel stuck or avoidant about difficult emotions. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to teach simple attention skills and reduce reactivity.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Elena will collaborate with each person to agree what feels most helpful based on their goals and preferences. She adapts the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for a full session when visual connection matters. Phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text are handy for brief check-ins or when someone needs flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caring duties or other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and concentration or memory difficulties, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth, focusing on small practical steps and clearer understanding of recurring patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered online?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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