Elena Harvey-Kummer

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• CBT and person centred

About Elena

Elena Harvey-Kummer works on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and related issues using an integrative approach that draws on several therapeutic styles. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has three years of professional experience in the UK.

Elena believes people know their own story and brings tools and guidance to help them use their strengths. Sessions focus on practical strategies alongside reflective conversation. This can include looking at current thoughts and behaviours, past experiences that still matter, and questions about purpose and direction.

She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions to change unhelpful patterns. Person-Centred methods shape the working relationship, keeping the counselling collaborative and respectful.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to consider how earlier experiences influence present behaviour. Existential approaches support conversations about meaning, choice and responsibility. Solution-Focused and coaching techniques help set goals and track small changes.

Elena works with a range of concerns beyond the main areas listed, including attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating related worries, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, isolation and men’s issues. She also supports people dealing with family problems, life purpose questions and sexual concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Practical next steps are to select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Elena uses different approaches in online counselling

Elena commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns; this can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by offering practical exercises and steps to try between sessions. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on a collaborative relationship where the person’s own priorities guide the work and the counsellor listens and reflects to help clarify concerns.

She may also bring in Psychodynamic and Existential ideas to look at how past experiences shape current patterns and to discuss questions of meaning and choice. These approaches can support people who want to understand deeper patterns as well as those looking for short-term problem solving. Deciding which mix to use is a collaborative process and she will work with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy days, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The biography did not specify particular session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online counselling helps people keep continuity of support while managing everyday commitments.

Topics Elena lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coaching
• Anger management
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Elena

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and mood difficulties using practical tools and conversational work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses an integrative approach drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic and Existential ideas, plus Solution-Focused techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.