Elena Lanza, BACP
Elena Lanza provides warm experienced counselling
- Trauma and abuse support
- Neurodiversity aware
- BACP registered
About Elena Lanza
Elena Lanza is a compassionate counselling professional who supports people seeking clearer understanding, healing, and practical change. She combines warmth and empathic listening with structured therapeutic tools to create a space where emotions and life stories can be explored without judgement. Her work often helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction, grief, and challenges related to neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism.
Elena draws on a range of approaches to meet each person’s needs, blending humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive behavioural techniques. She also integrates creative methods such as art therapy, mindfulness and breath work, and uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients access deeper emotional layers. For people who have had intense or non-ordinary experiences, she offers specialised integration therapy for psychedelic experiences, informed by a careful and respectful approach.
Known for an inclusive and nonjudgmental stance, Elena welcomes people from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQIA+ communities and those with varied family structures or cultural histories. She aims to understand patterns and their origins while offering practical strategies for change. Elena holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional training and adherence to recognised standards of practice.
Elena draws on a range of approaches to meet each person’s needs, blending humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive behavioural techniques. She also integrates creative methods such as art therapy, mindfulness and breath work, and uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients access deeper emotional layers. For people who have had intense or non-ordinary experiences, she offers specialised integration therapy for psychedelic experiences, informed by a careful and respectful approach.
Known for an inclusive and nonjudgmental stance, Elena welcomes people from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQIA+ communities and those with varied family structures or cultural histories. She aims to understand patterns and their origins while offering practical strategies for change. Elena holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional training and adherence to recognised standards of practice.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elena Lanza have?
Elena Lanza has 6 years of professional experience.
Is Elena Lanza a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Elena Lanza provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Italian.
Where is Elena Lanza located?
Elena Lanza is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Elena Lanza as my therapist?
You can work with Elena Lanza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elena Lanza work with international clients?
Yes. Elena Lanza works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elena Lanza 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
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust. It helps people understand relational wounds and develop more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and acceptance so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Elena works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy unfolds to find the best fit.
Online therapy provides flexible ways to engage in this work. Sessions with Elena can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, balance therapy with daily commitments, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.