Elena Harvey-Kummer, BACP

3 years in practice

Elena Harvey-Kummer is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and problems with self‑esteem.

License and registration

BACP: 395068 · expires September 2026
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Elena

Elena Harvey-Kummer is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and problems with self‑esteem. She supports clients facing life changes, anger, and challenges with motivation and confidence. Elena combines practical tools with reflective conversation to help people move forward.

Her style treats the person rather than the problem. She works collaboratively and listens without judgement. Sessions mix skill-building and open discussion so clients can spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Elena uses a blend of approaches chosen to fit each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help change unhelpful thought habits. She uses Client-Centred techniques to offer a respectful, non-directive space.

Existential ideas also shape conversations about meaning, choice and personal values. With three years of experience, Elena aims to keep therapy clear and down to earth. She explains options, sets simple goals, and reviews progress together.

That practical, steady pace helps people feel less overwhelmed and more able to act on their priorities. Sessions cover a wide range of concerns beyond the main issues, including attachment and abandonment worries, body image and eating-related struggles, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and men’s issues.

She also supports people working through family problems, sexuality questions and forgiveness. Elena offers online sessions from the United Kingdom in English. She accepts international clients and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.

To begin, clients follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Elena names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Elena often blends Existential Therapy, Client‑Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online practice. Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and personal values, helping people who feel stuck or adrift to clarify what matters. Client‑Centred Therapy centres the client's experience and builds a supportive, non‑directive relationship that can help someone feel heard and accepted. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elena will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is reviewed and different needs emerge.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility for people juggling busy lives or living abroad. Video calls let conversations feel close to face to face, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement is needed, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check‑ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions around work, travel or changing schedules while keeping a consistent therapeutic routine.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elena help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self‑esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, shame and isolation.

How does she work in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and down to earth. Sessions combine listening, practical tools and reflective conversation to set simple goals and test new ways of coping.

What is her background and experience?

Elena has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns, using an integrative style that adapts to each person.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.

Which languages and regions does she support?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Elena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does costing and payment work?

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

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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