Elena Harvey-Kummer , BACP

Elena Harvey-Kummer is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also offers coaching-style support for motivation, anger and mood concerns. Elena works with a wide range of personal issues, including body image, attachment and problems around sexuality and relationships.

Elena believes people already have strengths they can use. She sees her role as offering practical tools, guidance and a steady listening presence. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Her way of working draws on several established approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the conversation.

She also brings elements of psychodynamic thinking to look at how past experiences influence current patterns. Solution-Focused and existential ideas help people find meaning and set realistic goals for change.

Elena has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. She offers sessions in English and works with clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Practical, down-to-earth support is central to her practice and she aims to help people take manageable steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Elena uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the pace and focus. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make their own decisions about change.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Elena will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt her methods as you progress. The aim is to match tools and conversations to your goals, preferences and day-to-day needs.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls are close to an in-person conversation and work well when you want face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or when typing feels easier than speaking.

These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier. Registered or accredited professionals provide the therapy and can work with you to choose the format that best supports your progress.