About Elena
Elena Kormalou is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. She supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and concentration difficulties. Elena aims to make the first step easier for anyone who feels unsure about starting therapy.
She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational, with attention paid to what matters most to the client right now.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try new ways of responding. Elena uses several therapy methods to match different needs. She draws on cognitive approaches to work on thinking and behaviour, mindfulness to build calm and present-moment focus, and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences influence today.
Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits such as addictive behaviours. Her work often includes simple exercises between sessions to help new habits take root. She also helps people who are juggling caring responsibilities, chronic illness, or family stress.
Conversations cover practical coping strategies alongside exploring meaning and life direction. Elena welcomes international clients and runs sessions in English. She encourages small steps, because steady progress over time is often more sustainable than quick fixes.
How Elena’s approaches adapt to online therapy
Elena commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and still act in line with their values, which can help with anxiety and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and behaviours, offering practical techniques to reduce worry and manage mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve concentration. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Elena will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. The plan can change over time as different needs emerge, so the process stays collaborative. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or who want flexible, ongoing support between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these formats to improve access and convenience.Questions people ask
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- 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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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