Elena Kormalou, BACP

Elena Kormalou is a United Kingdom based therapist with 18 years of professional experience and accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a UK body for counselling professionals. She has built a practice supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Her work also addresses focus-related challenges and a wide range of related concerns such as ADHD, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and family and relationship issues.

Elena emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach in sessions, helping clients to explore thoughts and feelings openly and to develop practical coping strategies. She blends evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are, tailoring interventions to individual goals and life circumstances. Elena recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she supports clients through that first step and beyond, offering steady guidance as they work toward clearer thinking, greater emotional balance, and improved daily functioning.

Clients can expect a warm, attentive style focused on building understanding and practical progress. Elena’s experience across diverse difficulties makes her equipped to work with both short-term challenges and longer-term personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Elena Kormalou incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and for building motivation to change. CBT works by identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, offering practical tools for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and concentration difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce rumination and increase emotional regulation, which can support coping with chronic stress and mood challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elena works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals whether clients are balancing work, caregiving, or living in another country.