Elena Lanza, BACP

Elena Lanza offers a warm, client-centred approach that helps people make sense of difficult feelings. She combines practical talking therapy with calm, steady support. Elena works in English and Italian and is based in the United Kingdom.

Elena uses a mix of attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to respond to what a person brings. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in feeling and behaviour, and on small, achievable steps to feel better. She also draws on emotionally-focused and existential ideas when exploring relationships and meaning.

People come to Elena for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and issues around relationships and intimacy. She also supports those facing grief, addiction, parenting strain, career crossroads and long-term health challenges. Her practice includes attention to neurodiversity, ADHD and autism when these are part of someone’s experience.

Elena aims for straightforward, practical work. She listens, reflects, and helps people test out different ways of coping. Techniques may include breath work and simple mindfulness exercises to manage overwhelming moments. The pace and focus are shaped by each individual's needs.

With six years' experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Elena offers a compassionate space to explore difficult issues. She supports people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT clients, and accepts international clients who wish to work in English or Italian.

To begin, she asks people to clarify their goals and try a few sessions to see what fits. The emphasis is on collaboration and on practical steps that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Elena commonly draws on attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work explores how past relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions and can help with anxiety, intimacy and trust issues. Client-centred therapy focuses on being heard and understood, creating a non-judgemental space to talk through problems and make decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elena works collaboratively to identify which combination of methods fits a person's goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adapts the approach as needs change so therapy stays relevant and manageable.

Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles. Video is useful for deeper conversations and non-verbal cues, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or times when being off-camera helps, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on clear goals and practical steps.