Elena Harvey-Kummer , BACP

Elena Harvey-Kummer is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, motivation struggles and the everyday challenges that can make life feel overwhelming. Elena works with a broad range of concerns including anger, depression, coping with life changes, attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating-related worries, family and communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and sexuality.

Elena believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be used to navigate change. Her role is to offer compassionate support, practical tools and guiding questions that help clients gain insight, build resilience and move toward meaningful goals. She practices an integrative style, drawing on approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic and Existential perspectives, and solution-focused techniques to tailor the work to individual needs. In plain language, her BACP credential indicates professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects a commitment to recognised practice standards.

Elena offers services in English and is able to work with international clients. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches That Guide Elena's Online Work

Elena commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, non-directive relationship - the therapist listens with empathy and supports the client to explore their own priorities and solutions, which helps with self-esteem, communication problems and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and habits, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.

Elena views finding the right therapeutic approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. Over time the approach can be adapted so sessions remain focused and relevant to the client's needs.

Online therapy with Elena is designed to be flexible and accessible. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it possible to fit therapy into busy schedules and to connect across different locations. These options allow licensed professionals like Elena to provide ongoing support and practical tools while accommodating individual routines and comfort levels.