Elena Simona Lazar, BACP

Elena draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of the work. That means sessions start from what the client brings, with the counsellor reflecting and responding so people feel heard and clearer about their next steps.

She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to identify different inner parts and how they relate to one another. This can help when someone feels pulled between conflicting impulses, low self-worth, or strong reactive emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elena works collaboratively to decide which ideas and techniques fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will talk through options and adjust the way she works as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more depth is needed, phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for people who prefer writing or need brief, frequent contact. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments and to keep progress moving between sessions.