Elena Lanza, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for trauma and relationships
- BACP member
- Speaks English and Italian
- Online sessions available
About Elena Lanza
Elena Lanza is a dedicated counselling professional who supports people through healing, self-discovery, and life transitions. She combines warmth and clear clinical guidance to create a supportive space where emotional struggles can be explored and understood. Her practice is grounded in empathy and respect, and she aims to help clients make sense of their feelings while developing practical ways to cope and grow.
Elena works with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive compulsive concerns, sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence recovery, addiction, and bereavement. She also has strong experience with neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism, and welcomes people from LGBTQIA+ backgrounds. Whether someone seeks help for a specific problem or wishes to explore deeper patterns in their life, Elena offers tailored support that responds to each person’s unique history and needs.
Her approach blends humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive behavioural techniques, alongside creative and experiential tools such as art therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork. She also works with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to access underlying emotional parts, and provides specialised integration work for people processing psychedelic experiences. Elena holds the BACP credential - a membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings six years of professional experience to her practice, offering compassionate, skilled guidance at every step.
Elena works with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive compulsive concerns, sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence recovery, addiction, and bereavement. She also has strong experience with neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism, and welcomes people from LGBTQIA+ backgrounds. Whether someone seeks help for a specific problem or wishes to explore deeper patterns in their life, Elena offers tailored support that responds to each person’s unique history and needs.
Her approach blends humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with cognitive behavioural techniques, alongside creative and experiential tools such as art therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork. She also works with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to access underlying emotional parts, and provides specialised integration work for people processing psychedelic experiences. Elena holds the BACP credential - a membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings six years of professional experience to her practice, offering compassionate, skilled guidance at every step.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elena Lanza have?
Elena Lanza has six years of professional experience.
Is Elena Lanza a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates professional membership in that organisation.
In which languages does Elena Lanza provide therapy?
Elena provides therapy in English and Italian.
Where is Elena Lanza located?
Elena is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Elena Lanza as my therapist?
You can work with Elena through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elena Lanza work with international clients?
Yes. Elena works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elena Lanza cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Elena's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Elena Lanza draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape emotional patterns and current connections. This approach can help people understand relationship dynamics, attachment wounds, and ways to build greater security and closeness. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritises the client's experience and fosters a nonjudgmental, empathic space where personal growth is guided by the client's own goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she applies to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elena works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as understanding deepens. That collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is relevant and responsive to each person.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location, while allowing appointments to fit into everyday life.