Elena Kormalou, BACP
Elena Kormalou is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience.
About Elena
Elena Kormalou is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction difficulties, trauma and depression. Elena also helps with concentration and focus concerns such as attention difficulties and memory problems.
Her style is straightforward and warm. She aims to build an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Sessions are practical and paced to the person's needs.
Background and approach
The first steps are acknowledged as hard, and she encourages small moves forward. Elena uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Mindfulness techniques help people manage difficult emotions and stay present. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports clients in clarifying values and taking meaningful action, even when feelings are difficult. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, and Psychodynamic ideas when patterns from earlier life come up.
These tools are chosen to match what each person brings to sessions. The focus is on practical steps and clearer understanding. Elena welcomes international clients and works in English.
She is patient with first-time seekers and guides people through the early practicalities of starting therapy. The approach is collaborative and paced to the person's goals.
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 uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with mood and anxiety. These approaches are explained plainly and fitted to each person's situation so people can try them out and see what helps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elena will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. The collaboration aims to leave the person with concrete tools and clearer next steps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls suit more in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be used for lower bandwidth or when someone prefers not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility needs and support continuity across locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and attention or concentration difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She creates an open space to talk and works collaboratively to set achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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