Counsellor profile
Elena Harvey-Kummer, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and life changes
See online counselling options- CBT techniques
- Person-Centred
- Coaching methods
About Elena
Counsellor Elena Harvey-Kummer is a BACP member with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger and coping with life changes. Elena also offers coaching-style support for motivation and goal-setting.
Elena approaches sessions from a person-centred stance. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and aims to listen without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
She draws on a mix of therapies rather than a single method. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Psychodynamic ideas can help show how past experiences influence present behaviour.
Existential ideas support people thinking about meaning and direction. Solution-Focused methods and coaching tools are used when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work. Elena adapts techniques to the issues brought to the room.
Sessions are intended to help clients notice patterns, name feelings and try out different ways of dealing with problems. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps alongside reflective discussion. Prospective clients are invited to check the online counselling options and to make initial contact if this approach fits their needs.
How Elena uses different approaches in online counselling
Elena commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person-Centred approaches in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical methods to change them; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Person-Centred Therapy emphasises a collaborative relationship and careful listening so clients can shape their own goals and decisions. She also brings in existential ideas when people are asking about meaning or life direction. These discussions look at values, choice and what matters now rather than offering fixed answers. Elena combines these approaches in conversation with each client to decide what feels most helpful. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and agree a focus based on the client's priorities, goals and preferences. That collaborative process shapes the methods used and how sessions are structured. The exact session formats Elena offers are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, phone-based conversations when bandwidth is limited, or longer scheduled sessions that avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals use different formats, and Elena will clarify which formats she provides when you arrange your first meeting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger and coping with life changes. Other areas include body image, attachment issues and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens to the client's priorities and uses tools from different therapies to address those concerns.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working with people in the UK.
Which credential does she hold?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in her details.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling questions before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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