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Elena Lanza, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

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Elena Lanza uses a blend of talking therapies to help people feel steadier and clearer. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space so individuals can talk about painful feelings and make practical changes. Elena works in English and Italian and practices from the United Kingdom.

She focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports people facing trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and issues around intimacy.

Background and approach

Practical concerns like sleeping, eating, parenting and career stress are part of her work too. Elena draws on Attachment-Based approaches to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses Client-Centred methods that put the person’s experience at the heart of sessions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and existential ideas are mixed in when helpful. Sessions include simple techniques such as breath work and mindfulness to manage overwhelming feelings. Elena can introduce creative tasks and gentle art-based exercises to help people express things that are hard to put into words.

She sometimes explores inner parts work to understand conflicting feelings and behaviours. Her practice has six years of experience and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Elena accepts international clients and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or messaging for online work.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Elena’s approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional patterns; it can help when people notice repeating relationship problems or fears of abandonment. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions, offering a supportive space where thoughts and feelings are heard and reflected back. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on specific thoughts and behaviours that keep distress going and teaches practical steps to change them and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elena will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods might help most. The decision is collaborative and can change over time as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and allow people to access a therapist who speaks English or Italian regardless of location.
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma as well as relationship, intimacy and grief issues. Other areas include ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Elena combines Attachment-Based, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural approaches. Sessions are conversational and practical, with space for reflection and skill-building.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. Her practice also includes work with neurodiversity and complex trauma.
Where is she based and how is she accredited?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian to accommodate different language preferences.
What session formats are available?
Elena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their routines and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Italian

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