Elena Simona Lazar, BACP

Elena Simona Lazar is a BACP-credentialed therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She combines a background of more than a decade working as a nurse with formal counselling training to offer a person-focused approach that addresses both emotional and practical aspects of wellbeing.

She works with individuals and couples on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related difficulties, anger, addictions, self-esteem and confidence, trauma and abuse, parenting and career challenges, and coping with life changes. Elena also supports people facing complex patterns such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication difficulties, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress.

Her clinical training includes Counselling Level 4, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Sedona Method, Systemic Constellations, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and Voices Dialogue. She adapts these methods to each person’s needs, aiming to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating professional membership and adherence to recognised standards of practice.

In sessions Elena offers collaborative work that helps bring clarity to what clients experience, gently explores painful emotions, and introduces practical techniques to improve quality of life. She focuses on understanding recurring emotional patterns, strengthening relationships, and building a better relationship with the self, all while centring the client’s goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Elena Simona Lazar

Elena works from approaches that prioritise the client’s experience and the patterns that shape relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where the person’s own insights and goals guide the work - it is especially helpful for improving self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different internal parts that influence feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for addressing trauma, addictions, internal conflict, and emotional blockages. Systemic Therapy looks at patterns within relationships and families, helping clients and couples understand recurring dynamics and improve communication and roles within the system.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Elena collaborates with each person to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels practical and relevant.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Elena provides flexible options to suit different schedules and comfort levels. Online sessions make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to continue consistently even when life is busy or circumstances change.