- Person-centred
- Systemic focus
- IFS-informed
About Elena
Elena Simona Lazar is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience and a BACP registration. She draws on a nursing background and later counselling study to help people who are struggling with stress, relationships, low self-esteem and addiction-related concerns. Sessions start with practical listening and clear, simple goals to help people feel less stuck.
Elena creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can name what feels hard. She helps people make sense of repeated patterns and painful emotions. Work in sessions ranges from talking things through to trying techniques that can be used between meetings.
Her approach is adaptable and based on what each person needs. She uses client-centred work to prioritise the person's experience and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at different parts of the self. Systemic therapy is drawn on when patterns between people are part of the difficulty.
Typical concerns she helps with include anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, codependency, bereavement, anger and motivation. She also addresses career stress, parenting strains, long-term health challenges and compassion fatigue from caring roles.
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time; the fee may vary with location and availability. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.
How Elena's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and aims to create a respectful space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. It helps when someone needs clarity, emotional support or to rebuild confidence. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of the self and how they interact, which can be useful for patterns like shame, self-criticism or codependency. Systemic Therapy pays attention to relationships and repeated patterns between people, and can help when family or couple dynamics are part of the difficulty.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences, and may adapt the work as the person's needs change over time.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and removing travel time so check-ins can be briefer when needed. Because the therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can support steady progress through regular appointments and make it simpler to maintain continuity when life is hectic.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Romanian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, codependency, addictions, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's overall style in sessions?
Sessions are calm and non-judgemental with a focus on listening, practical goals and exploring emotions in a gentle way.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
She has six years' experience and a background in nursing, which informs a practical, people-focused approach to therapy.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I speak with this counsellor?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.