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Elena Harvey-Kummer, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCoaching

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Elena Harvey-Kummer helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing depression, anger, life changes and challenges around motivation. Elena offers a direct, compassionate style that aims to make therapy practical and approachable for busy lives.

Elena works from a belief that each person knows their own story best. She listens closely and helps people spot existing strengths they can use. Sessions mix supportive conversation with practical tools people can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Her practice draws on a few different approaches so work can be tailored to the person. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking. Client-centred ways of working focus on building a collaborative and respectful relationship.

Elena also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences affect current patterns. Solution-focused and existential elements help people set goals and consider what gives life meaning. These threads are combined into a clear plan that suits each person’s situation.

She holds BACP as a credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to fit different schedules. If someone wants a straightforward, kind approach that blends practical strategies and deeper reflection, Elena provides that mix.

How Elena’s approaches work online

Elena combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques to offer practical support and deeper reflection. Client-centred therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship so people feel heard. This helps when someone is working through low self-esteem, grief or relationship-related concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns and when someone wants concrete steps to manage symptoms.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Elena will discuss goals and preferences and then shape sessions to fit what matters most. Plans often combine short-term strategies and longer reflective work so progress can be practical and meaningful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins and messaging lets someone reflect and reply in their own time. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of care.

What concerns does Elena commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as body image, attachment and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, mixing supportive listening with practical tools that people can apply between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

Elena has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Elena Harvey-Kummer, BACP

Background and approach

How Elena’s approaches work online

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