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Elena Kormalou, BACP

UK therapist supporting stress and recovery
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addictions and trauma care
  • 18 years experience

About Elena Kormalou

Elena Kormalou is a United Kingdom-credentialed therapist with 18 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory. She draws on a range of clinical approaches to support clients working through life transitions, focus challenges, and emotional distress, and she also brings experience supporting those coping with family issues, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and mood concerns.

Elena aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and safely. She recognises that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and affirms clients for beginning that process. As a holder of BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows professional standards and practices common to registered counselling professionals in the UK.

Elena works collaboratively with each person to identify practical strategies and clearer ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. Her practice welcomes clients who are seeking structured techniques as well as those who benefit from reflective exploration, with attention to individual goals and preferences.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elena Kormalou have?

Elena Kormalou has 18 years of professional experience working as a therapist.

Is Elena Kormalou a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes membership of a professional counselling body in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Elena Kormalou provide therapy?

Elena provides therapy in English.

Where is Elena Kormalou located?

Elena is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Elena Kormalou as my therapist?

You can work with Elena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elena Kormalou work with international clients?

Yes, Elena works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elena Kormalou cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Elena uses a blend of practical therapies well suited to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches concrete skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or difficulties with focus. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - encourages people to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that aligns with their values, which can be helpful for stress, chronic difficulties, and recovery from addictive behaviour. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices that increase present-moment awareness and reduce rumination, supporting emotional regulation and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elena works collaboratively with each client to explore options, adapt methods to individual needs, and agree on goals and techniques that feel most helpful for that person.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that better fits their schedule or situation. These options make it easier to access consistent support across distances and time zones while allowing sessions to be arranged around work, family, and other commitments.

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