Therapist
Elena Lanza
BACP
Calm, practical counselling in English and Italian
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- Person-centred
- Attachment-focused
- Works with neurodiversity
About Elena
She uses a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs. Sessions can include client-centred conversation, attachment-based work to understand relationships, and cognitive behavioural strategies to manage thoughts and behaviours. She also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning during big life changes.
Elena has six years' experience and holds BACP registration. She has worked with many concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD and neurodiversity, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and attachment difficulties, and issues around sexuality and kink culture.
In practice she uses practical tools alongside reflective work. Mindfulness, breathwork and simple art-based exercises may be used to manage overwhelming emotions. Internal Family Systems ideas are sometimes introduced to help name and calm different emotional parts.
Elena accepts international clients and offers a non-judgemental space to talk things through. To begin, visitors are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
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How Elena’s approaches translate to online work
Elena combines attachment-based and client-centred methods with cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people relate now and helps when trust or closeness feels difficult. Client-centred work focuses on listening and following the person's lead so their concerns can be explored at a comfortable pace. Cognitive behavioural techniques offer straightforward tools to change unhelpful thinking and manage anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Elena will discuss goals and preferences and tailor sessions together so the method fits what the person wants to achieve. This collaborative planning makes it easier to try different ways of working and see what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and less travel, which helps fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic or times when audio-only contact is preferred to reduce bandwidth. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, check the available options before booking so arrangements match personal needs and daily routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, addiction and many relationship concerns. Additional areas include ADHD, autism, grief, parenting strain and issues linked to chronic illness.
How would she approach therapy?
Her work blends client-centred listening with attachment-based exploration and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions mix reflective talking with practical exercises to manage mood and behaviour.
What is her professional background?
She has six years' experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational problems. Her practice includes work with trauma, neurodiversity and bereavement.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP. The BACP is listed as her supplied credential.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are welcomed.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the matched arrangement.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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