Elena Kormalou, BACP

Elena Kormalou is a therapist credentialed in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus, drawing on a broad range of clinical experience to support each person where they are.

She also attends to related matters such as ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, eating and food-related concerns, family and upbringing issues, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life support, intellectual disability, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose and mood disorders. Her practice is informed by several therapeutic approaches aimed at helping clients develop coping strategies and greater clarity about their goals.

Elena aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. She acknowledges that beginning therapy often takes courage and offers supportive guidance for that first step. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative process that respects individual needs and preferences while working toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elena often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside Mindfulness Therapy, to tailor support to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking purposeful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and long-term struggles where avoidance has become a pattern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill building - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and problems with concentration. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Elena collaborates with each person to find the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and life context, adapting methods as progress unfolds and needs change.

Online therapy with Elena is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and the option to work from home or another comfortable space. These remote formats can make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility needs while maintaining continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists.