Eleni Ourani, BACP

Eleni Ourani is a UK-based therapist with nine years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to professional standards. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, struggles with motivation and procrastination, life transitions, and intimacy or identity-related issues such as LGBT concerns and sexual dysfunction.

Working as an integrative psychotherapist, she adapts her methods to fit each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches - including psychodynamic ideas that explore how past experiences shape present patterns, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and acceptance and commitment principles that help clarify values and improve how one relates to internal experiences. She also incorporates compassion-focused elements to help clients develop greater self-understanding and self-kindness.

Eleni aims to create a warm, respectful space where clients can bring what is happening in their lives without fear of judgment. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and offers steady support as people take that first step and work toward greater clarity and coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them - this approach can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to problems like depression, panic, and phobias. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client explores their own goals and experiences.

Eleni sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the blend of techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.