Elena Kormalou, BACP

Elena Kormalou is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Her working language is English and she accepts international clients.

Elena aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about upsetting thoughts and feelings. She encourages honest conversation and takes a warm, steady approach. Clients are invited to set the pace and the topics they want to work on.

She uses a mix of practical and reflective methods to help people find clearer ways of coping. That can mean looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, building small habits, or noticing how emotions show up in the body. She tailors the approach to each person’s goals and day-to-day life.

Elena also works with issues that often sit alongside the main concern, such as difficulties in communication, family of origin matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and feelings of isolation. She is comfortable addressing multicultural concerns and questions about life purpose.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and what is realistic to do between meetings. People who choose to work with her usually want practical steps as well as space to reflect. Taking the first step into therapy is acknowledged and valued throughout the work.

How Elena’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and issues that sap motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical steps. It often helps with anxiety, mood problems and concentration difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier focus in everyday life.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Elena will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the person and therapist choose methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan feels manageable and relevant.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since these are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a shorter check-in when life is hectic. It also lets people keep continuity of care when they move or travel. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt exercises and tools so they work well in remote appointments.